Uganda blocks Internet as nation holds elections, NetBlocks says

Uganda had a nationwide Internet blackout as citizens went to vote in presidential elections, according to NetBlocks, which tracks Internet disruptions globally. “It’s now election day in ... Read More

Election Worries Ramp Up as Uganda’s Ruling Party Seeks to Quash Independents

Uganda’s ruling party, the National Resistance Movement, is attempting to block potential political candidates from running as independents. In April, it introduced a requirement for aspiring ... Read More

Uganda eases internet shutdown imposed over election

Internet was partially restored in Uganda on Monday almost five days after a near-total blackout was imposed across the country on the eve of elections the opposition says were rigged. Read More

Uganda elections: A lesson for other authoritarians that ... - CNN

As of Monday, Uganda remains largely cut off from the global internet, according to monitor Netblocks, even as Wine and other opposition leaders attempt to contest Museveni’s declaration of victory. Read More

Uganda Blocks Facebook Ahead of Contentious Election

Uganda blocked the internet during the 2016 elections, and in 2018, it introduced a social media tax aimed at raising revenue and curbing what the government called online “gossip.” ... Read More

Uganda elections 2021: Social media blocked ahead of poll

Uganda has blocked access to social media and messaging apps ahead of Thursday's hotly contested election. A letter, seen by AFP and Reuters, was sent to all telecoms firms by the communications ... Read More

Uganda elections: A lesson for other authoritarians that controlling ...

As of Monday, Uganda remains largely cut off from the global internet, according to monitor Netblocks, even as Wine and other opposition leaders attempt to contest Museveni’s declaration of victory. Read More