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Will Uganda’s Yoweri Museveni serve another term?

February 18, 2016

Ugandan president eyes a fifth term in office after more than three decades in power.

On Thursday, Ugandans will vote for a new president, in what many say will be the closest-run election in years. Most predict Museveni will win again.

But young Ugandans make up a massive 75 percent of the population and many are unhappy. They are struggling to overcome one of Africa's highest unemployment rates. And that discontent could deprive the president of a majority and force him into his first ever runoff.

Museveni is not the only leader to cling to power in Africa. Other long-serving presidents across the continent are making an effort to stay in power.

So, what does that mean for democratic transition in Africa?

Presenter: Jane Dutton

Guests:

Rosebell Kagumire, Ugandan blogger.

Muthoni Wanyeki, regional director for East Africa, the Horn of Africa and the Great Lakes at Amnesty International.

Nii Akuetteh, political analyst.

The post Will Uganda's Yoweri Museveni serve another term? appeared first on African Media Agency.

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