Yoweri Museveni has held sway over Uganda since January 1986, when Bobi Wine, his main opponent in Thursday’s presidential election, was just 3 years-old.
The contest between the two is certainly as uneven as their age difference is wide. Mr Museveni, who seeks a sixth term in office, controls all the levers of power, meaning musician-turned-politician Mr Wine and his supporters have been subjected to intimidation, violence and arbitrary arrest in the run-up to the vote.
The starkest example of the state’s action against the opposition came during pro-Wine protests held between 18 and 20 November. Over these three days, more than 50 people were killed by the country’s security forces, according to the UN.
