ASSESSMENTS

Planning for Uganda's Presidential Succession

Feb 14, 2013 | 11:16 GMT

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni (L) in February 2012
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni (L) in February 2012

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Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has begun preparing for his exit from power. During his time in office, Uganda has become one of the more successful African economies, enjoying economic stability for the first time since independence. Museveni hopes to handpick a successor, but the country's many fault lines mean he must proceed with his plans carefully. If Museveni decides that a succession at this time would be risky, he might opt to remain in office for one more five-year term....

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