Second Ugandan opposition candidate to challenge Museveni in Feb 2016 vote

Uganda's electoral commission on Wednesday certified the candidacy of the second of two major challengers to veteran leader Yoweri Museveni's bid to extend his three decades in office, and set the vote for Feb. 18 of next year. Museveni, 71, in power since 1986, is one of Africa's longest-ruling leaders. Museveni has touted his role in leading Uganda to strong economic growth and a measure of political stability after years of turmoil.