When was Yoweri Museveni born?

Yoweri Museveni was born on 15 September 1944 in Ntungamo.

What positions has Yoweri Museveni held?

Positions held by Yoweri Museveni include: Secretary General of the Non-Aligned Movement (since 16 January 2024); Commonwealth Chair-in-Office (2007–2009); chairperson of the Organisation of African Unity (1990–1991); President of Uganda (since 29 January 1986); President of Uganda (1986–1986).

Where did Yoweri Museveni study?

Yoweri Museveni was educated at University of Dar es Salaam, Grinnell College, Fatih University, Makerere University.

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Yoweri Museveni

President of Uganda since 1986

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Yoweri Kaguta Museveni Tibuhaburwa is a Ugandan politician and former rebel leader who has served as the president of the republic of Uganda since 1986. Museveni has long been widely considered to be a dictator, with political parties being effectively banned from 1986 to 2005, and the use of political repression, lawfare and ballot stuffings to maintain power since the 2005 Ugandan multi-party referendum. As of 2026, after ruling Uganda for more than 40 years, he is currently the third longest-serving non-royal leader in the world behind dictators Paul Biya and Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo.

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Born: 15 September 1944 wd
Place of birth: Ntungamo wd
Citizenship: Uganda wd
Occupation: politician, writer, military personnel, minister, Speaker of the Parliament of Uganda, head of state wd
Political party: National Resistance Movement wd
Education: University of Dar es Salaam, Grinnell College, Fatih University, Makerere University, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs, Mbarara High School wd
Spouse: Janet Kataaha Museveni wd
Official website: yowerikmuseveni.com wd
Social media: X (Twitter) · Facebook · YouTube wd

Positions held wd

Secretary General of the Non-Aligned Movement (since 16 January 2024 · BS 2 Magh 2080 onwards)
Commonwealth Chair-in-Office (23 November 2007 – 27 November 2009)
chairperson of the Organisation of African Unity (9 July 1990 – 3 June 1991)
President of Uganda (since 29 January 1986)
President of Uganda (26 January 1986 – 29 January 1986)

Awards wd

Order of Good Hope (1997)
Order of the Golden Heart of Kenya
Order of Playa Girón (1988)
Order of the Republic of Serbia (2016)
National Liberation Medal (2009)
Order of South Africa (2023)
International Kim Il-sung Prize (2014)

Questions

When was Yoweri Museveni born?: Yoweri Museveni was born on 15 September 1944 in Ntungamo.
What positions has Yoweri Museveni held?: Positions held by Yoweri Museveni include: Secretary General of the Non-Aligned Movement (since 16 January 2024); Commonwealth Chair-in-Office (2007–2009); chairperson of the Organisation of African Unity (1990–1991); President of Uganda (since 29 January 1986); President of Uganda (1986–1986).
Where did Yoweri Museveni study?: Yoweri Museveni was educated at University of Dar es Salaam, Grinnell College, Fatih University, Makerere University.

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