Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni held a commanding lead in early election results announced on Friday, despite conflicting accounts of violence after the vote. The 81-year-old former rebel leader has ruled Uganda since seizing power in 1986. His main challenger, popular singer Bobi Wine, has alleged mass fraud during the election, which was held under an internet blackout that authorities said was needed to prevent what it called misinformation. Wine has also called on his supporters to protest. The elections come at a time when the United Nations cautioned Museveni's administration from what it has called widespread repression and intimidation. For a look at what the Ugandan elections reflect about the electoral processes among African nations, Thabiso Lehoko spoke to Terry Tselane, Executive Chairman of the Institute of Election Management Services in Africa (IEMSA) and former Vice-Chairperson of the South African Independent Electoral Commission...

<p>Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni held a commanding lead in early election results announced on Friday, despite conflicting accounts of violence after the vote. The 81-year-old former rebel leader has ruled Uganda since seizing power in 1986. His main challenger, popular singer Bobi Wine, has alleged mass fraud during the election, which was held under an internet blackout that authorities said was needed to prevent what it called misinformation. Wine has also called on his supporters to protest. The elections come at a time when the United Nations cautioned Museveni's administration from what it has called widespread repression and intimidation. For a look at what the Ugandan elections reflect about the electoral processes among African nations, Thabiso Lehoko spoke to Terry Tselane, Executive Chairman of the Institute of Election Management Services in Africa (IEMSA) and former Vice-Chairperson of the South African Independent Electoral Commission...</p>

An English news and current affairs wrap with a fresh take on the day’s top stories, hosted by the seasoned journalist Tsepiso Makwetla.

<p>An English news and current affairs wrap with a fresh take on the day&rsquo;s top stories, hosted by the seasoned journalist Tsepiso Makwetla.</p>