Uganda’s longtime President, Yoweri Museveni, has won the election in the country

Museveni was re-elected for a sixth term amid allegations of fraud and lack of transparency in Uganda.

The country’s election commission disclosed that Museveni won 58.64% of the nearly 10 million ballots cast, while opposition leader Bobi Wine received 34.83% of the vote.

Recall Opposition candidate, Bobiwine identified as Robert Kyagulanyi, alleged that he was under house arrest on Friday after the military invaded his house.

The electoral commission has been accused of vote rigging by Wine, an accusation that the agency dismissed. 

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In the wake of a government-ordered internet blackout that raised concerns about the election process, Ugandans voted on Thursday. 

Museveni confirmed that internet companies were driven by his government to block Facebook and other social media, accusing the platforms of' arrogance.'