"Yoweri Museveni, Paul Biya, and several other African leaders have perfected tactics to cement their long rule, experts say. The home of every Ugandan president, State House, is nestled in the hilly uptown Nasakero area of the capital city, Kampala. For four decades, it has been home to just one president Yoweri Museveni, who has been in office longer than any other Ugandan leader."
"Following Thursday's election, Museveni's tight hold on the country has been extended for the seventh time. Although he faced his biggest challenger in the form of popular opposition candidate and musician Robert Bobi Wine Kyagulanyi, the country's electoral commission declared that Museveni had won with 72 percent of the vote. At 81, Museveni is the third-longest serving president in the world. His control over Uganda, analysts say, is absolute."
"In a young country where about 70 percent of the 46 million population is under 35, Museveni is the only president most Ugandans have ever known. By the time he completes his latest term in 2031, he will have served for 45 years. However, he is not alone. Across Africa, from hilly Kampala to riverside Brazzaville, several life-long leaders like him have held onto power for decades, despite organising routine elections that give their administrations the semblance of democratic rule."
Yoweri Museveni has ruled Uganda for four decades and was declared to have won the latest election with 72 percent of the vote, extending his hold for a seventh time. He faced his main challenger, musician-turned-candidate Robert Bobi Wine Kyagulanyi. At 81, Museveni is one of the world’s longest-serving presidents, and the 2024 appointment of his son, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, as army chief has raised concerns of dynastic succession. About 70 percent of Uganda’s 46 million people are under 35, and most have only ever known Museveni. Other African leaders such as Paul Biya and Sassou Nguesso use compromised elections, divide-and-rule tactics, and foreign alliances to consolidate long-term power.
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