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The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has commended the conduct of Uganda’s presidential elections and congratulated President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on his re-election.
In a press release issued on Friday, 17 January 2026, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the AU Chairperson noted that President Museveni secured victory with 71.61 per cent of the total votes cast in the presidential elections held on 15 January 2026.
H.E. Youssouf praised the overall conduct of the electoral process, describing it as a reflection of Uganda’s commitment to democratic governance and constitutional order.
He also expressed sincere appreciation to former Nigerian President, H.E. Goodluck Jonathan, for his leadership of the Joint African Union, Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), and Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Election Observation Mission to Uganda.
According to the statement, the AU acknowledged the efforts of the observation mission in promoting transparency, credibility, and confidence in the electoral process.
The Chairperson further reiterated the African Union Commission’s commitment to supporting the promotion of democracy, effective governance, and peace across the African continent.
He commended the people of Uganda for their dedication to consolidating democratic gains, peace, security, and sustainable development.
