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@allafrica Mon, 26 Jan 2026 17:07:18

Democracy in Name Only

[IPS] Montevideo, Uruguay -- When Ugandans went to the polls on 15 January, the outcome was never in doubt. As voting began, mobile internet services ground to a halt, ensuring minimal scrutiny as President Yoweri Museveni secured his seventh consecutive term. Far from offering democratic choice, the vote reinforced one of Africa's longest-running presidencies, providing a veneer of democratic legitimacy while stifling competition.

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