Uganda 2026: The Continuity Test

Uganda is approaching one of the most consequential elections in its post-independence history. Uganda 2026: The Continuity Test offers a structured intelligence assessment of the political, security, and economic dynamics shaping the country ahead of the January 2026 general elections, as President Yoweri Museveni seeks to extend his nearly four-decade rule.

This Africa Watch report analyses the balance between entrenched state power and growing societal pressure for political opening. It maps the National Resistance Movement’s institutional dominance, the central role of the security apparatus, and the opposition’s mobilisation—particularly among urban youth rallying behind Robert Kyagulanyi (Bobi Wine). The report also examines the implications of Uganda’s impending oil production, regional security deployments, and Kampala’s strategic importance within East Africa.

Beyond the ballot, the analysis highlights why the 2026 polls will act as a stress test for governance credibility, investor confidence, and regional stability. International responses—from Western partners to China—are assessed through the lens of security cooperation, development priorities, and political risk management.

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