18/01/2026
🔥 BREAKING: President Kiir Congratulates Museveni on Uganda Election Amid Opposition Dispute
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has congratulated President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on what he described as a “landslide re-election” as President of the Republic of Uganda.
President Kiir becomes one of the first African leaders to recognize Museveni’s election victory, despite strong objections from opposition leader Bobi Wine, who has rejected the results, citing alleged rigging and a lack of transparency in the electoral process.
The congratulatory message was shared through the official page of the Office of the President of the Republic of South Sudan.
Below is the full statement as posted by the Presidency
“January 17, 2026
Dear Mr. President-Elect,
Your Excellency, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, I would like to warmly congratulate you on your landslide re-election victory.
I wish you the best as you keep serving the people of the Republic of Uganda, who have once again honoured you with leadership by electing you for the seventh term.
I am looking forward to closely working with you to advance bilateral relations between our two sisterly countries, and strengthening our cooperation in regional and global issues that matter to both of us.
Please accept, Your Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration.
Sincerely,
Salva Kiir Mayardit
President,
Republic of South Sudan
Juba.”