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Ugandan opposition warns incumbent
Opponents say if president steals vote in upcoming poll, they will rise up like Egypt.
Last Modified: 17 Feb 2011 17:55 GMT

While uprisings are sweeping the Middle East, many leaders in Africa still have a firm grip on power.

This week, Yoweri Museveni, who has been in power for 25 years, is contesting the latest presidential election.

His opponents say if he steals the vote, they will rise up like the protesters in Egypt.

Mohammed Adow reports from Entebbe, Uganda

Source:
Al Jazeera
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