Museveni takes strong lead in early results of Uganda presidential race

Museveni takes strong lead in early results of Uganda presidential race Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has taken a strong lead in provisional results from Thursday's presidential election, the electoral agency says. Yoweri Museveni, in power since 1986, is seeking a seventh successive victory The results announced on Friday morning put Museveni in the lead with 76% of the votes, based on results from 45% of the country's polling stations. He is followed by opposition leader Bobi Wine with about 20%. Ugandans voted in a tense national election on Thursday after an often violent campaign, with President Museveni, 81, seeking a seventh term in office. Go to BBCAfrica.com for more news from the African continent. Follow us on Twitter @BBCAfrica , on Facebook at BBC Africa or on Instagram at bbcafrica

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