The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has commended the conduct of Uganda’s recently concluded general elections and congratulated President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on his re-election.
In a statement issued following the presidential polls held on January 15, 2026, Youssouf congratulated President Museveni for securing victory with 71.61 percent of the votes cast, according to official results announced by Uganda’s Electoral Commission.
The AU Commission Chairperson praised the overall management of the electoral process, noting that the elections reflected the commitment of Ugandan institutions and citizens to democratic processes. He also expressed sincere appreciation to H.E. Goodluck Jonathan, former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, for his “sterling leadership” as head 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.
Youssouf highlighted the role played by the joint observation mission in assessing the credibility of the polls and contributing to transparency and confidence in the electoral process.
He further reiterated the African Union Commission’s commitment to continue supporting the promotion of democracy, good governance, and constitutional order across the continent. The AU Chairperson applauded the people of Uganda for their participation in the elections and their continued commitment to consolidating democratic gains, peace, security, and national development.
Uganda’s 2026 elections attracted wide regional and international attention, with several observer missions deployed to monitor the polls as part of Africa’s broader efforts to strengthen democratic governance.
