Reuters
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At least seven people were killed in violence overnight in central Uganda, police said on Friday, following national elections that looked set to extend veteran President Yoweri Museveni’s rule into a fifth decade.
Results announced by the electoral commission showed Museveni with over 75% of votes in Thursday’s presidential election, based on tallies from 59% of polling stations. His main challenger, popular singer Bobi Wine, trailed on about 21% and the remaining votes were split among six other candidates.
After a campaign marred by clashes at opposition rallies and what the United Nations said was widespread repression and intimidation, voting passed…