Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni says that he was asked by "millions of Ugandans" to stand again for presidency in 2026. He goes on to say that he couldn't betray them because they are ordering not to leave. He was speaking shortly after securing the ruling NRM party nomination as their presidential candidate. Museveni is not the only leader on the continent who somehow manages to stay in power for decades. This morning we thought to get an understanding of what it is that enables some African leaders to stay in power for long and also the role played by the regional bodies and the AU recognizing them despite questionable electoral processes and human rights violations? To lead us in this discussion, we are joined by…

Guest: Tendai Mbanje - researcher, election expert, and project officer specializing in African elections and governance at the University of Pretoria

Guest: Dr Alex Kyehere -  Research fellow at the Centre for Development Support at the University of the Free State