France, Jan. 16 -- Partial results released in the capital, Kampala, showed Museveni well ahead of his closest rival, as analysts said the outcome and further pressure on the opposition had been widely expected.

Museveni, who is 81, has ruled Uganda since he seized power in 1986 and is seeking what his party has described as a decisive victory.

The electoral commission announced early results after Thursday's vote, showing Museveni with at least 76 percent of ballots counted from nearly half of polling stations.

Bobi Wine was on 19.85 percent, with the remaining votes shared among six other candidates. House arrest

Wine, whose legal name is Robert Kyagulanyi, had called on supporters to protest, although there were no signs of demonst...