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Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni, in power since 1986, takes the oath of office for a sixth term. The 76-year-old won re-election in January despite widespread reports of irregularities. IMAGES
The International Criminal Court sentences Dominic Ongwen, a Ugandan child soldier who became a commander of the notorious Lord's Resistance Army (LRA), to 25 years' jail for war crimes and crimes against humanity. SOUNDBITE
Chad's president Idriss Deby celebrates after being endorsed by his ruling party for a sixth term in an election later this year. Deby, a 68-year-old former army chief who has been in power for 30 years, is expected to face a joint opposition candidate in the April vote. IMAGES
Soldiers are seen outside the home of Ugandan opposition presidential candidate Bobi Wine, who told journalists the military had entered his property earlier. IMAGES
A social media and internet blackout during Uganda's elections is an attempt by veteran leader Yoweri Museveni - in power for 35 years and seeking a sixth term - to keep the country and the world in the dark, says main opposition contender Bobi Wine after casting his ballot in troubled polls. SOUNDBITE