Early results show Museveni in lead in Uganda election as violence reported

Veteran president holding off main challenger Bobi Wine after campaign marred by violence at opposition rallies

The veteran Ugandan president, Yoweri Museveni, held a commanding lead in early presidential election results announced on Friday as conflicting accounts emerged of violence reported after the vote.

Museveni, who is 81 and has ruled Uganda since seizing power in 1986, wants a decisive victory following a campaign marred by violence at opposition rallies.

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