Uganda: Statement by the Spokesperson on the general elections

The European Union takes note of the official results announced by the Electoral Commission, according to which President Yoweri Museveni has been re-elected.

The EU shares the concerns highlighted in the AU–COMESA–IGAD Election Observation Mission’s preliminary statement of 17 January 2026, in particular about the uneven playing field in the run-up to the elections, arbitrary arrests of civil society actors and the internet shutdown.

We regret pre- and post-electoral violence and threats, particularly against opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi (Bobi Wine), and call on all parties to exercise restraint and on the authorities to ensure the safety of all political actors.

The European Union values its long-standing partnership with Uganda and looks forward to continuing to engage with the Ugandan Government, civil society and the private sector, based on shared interests and mutual respect.