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Uganda's Museveni seeks seventh Presidential term

Uganda heads to the polls under tension, while Benin celebrates Vodun Day, drawing crowds and challenging stereotypes around one of West Africa鈥檚 oldest traditions.

Uganda鈥檚 election campaign enters its final days ahead of voting on January 15th, with President Yoweri Museveni seeking to extend his four decades in power. His main challenger, opposition figure Bobi Wine, has rallied younger voters amid concerns raised by the UN about the political climate. We hear from voters and from the 麻豆社 in Kampala on the mood in the country. Then, we travel to Benin鈥檚 coastal city of Ouidah, where thousands gathered for Vodun Days, celebrating a spiritual tradition and its growing global appeal.

Presenter: Charles Gitonga
Producers: Blessing Aderogba, Bella Twine
Senior Producer: Daniel Dadzie
Technical Producer: Terry Chege
Editors: Samuel Murunga and Maryam Abdalla

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