US issues security advisory in Uganda after election
US issues security advisory in Uganda after election
The United States Embassy in Uganda has issued a security alert to its citizens in Uganda reports of security forces using tear gas and live ammunition to disperse gatherings as official presidential election results remain pending.
In a statement on Friday, January 16, the Embassy warned American citizens to exercise heightened caution and avoid large public gatherings across Uganda.
“Uganda held presidential elections on Thursday, January 15, 2026.
Official results are pending. There are reports of security forces using teargas and firing into the air to disperse gatherings,” the Embassy stated.
The diplomatic mission urged U.S. citizens to take several precautionary measures during this period of electoral uncertainty.
“U.S. citizens are encouraged to exercise enhanced caution, avoid large public gatherings, and limit unnecessary movements,” the advisory read.
The Embassy provided specific actions for American nationals to follow, including monitoring local media for updates, avoiding crowds and demonstrations, keeping a low profile, remaining aware of their surroundings, and carrying charged mobile phones with emergency contact numbers programmed in.
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Americans were also advised to carry proper identification, including a U.S. passport with a current Ugandan visa, at all times.
The security alert comes as vote counting continues following Thursday’s presidential election.
Preliminary results released by Uganda’s Electoral Commission on Friday showed incumbent President Yoweri Museveni holding a commanding lead with 76.25 percent of votes tallied from approximately half of the polling stations.
His main challenger, pop star-turned-politician Robert Kyagulanyi, alias Bobi Wine, trailed with just 19.85 percent, while six other candidates shared the remaining votes.
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