Uganda election: Vote counting underway as Museveni takes early lead

Friday February 19 2016

Electoral Commission presiding officers count ballot papers in Kampala on February 18, 2016, during presidential and parliamentary elections. AFP PHOTO | ISAAC KASAMANI

In Summary

Updated to reflect third round of preliminary results by the Electoral Commission.

By Yasiin Mugerwa, Stephen Kafeero and Emma Ainebyoona

In the headlines

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Uganda election: Vote counting underway as Museveni takes early lead

Friday February 19 2016

In Summary

In the headlines

Somaliland in the spotlight over elections delay

Offer opportunities for youth to grow, governments urged

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