
Uganda has shut down internet access and restricted mobile services nationwide ahead of a contentious election, where President Yoweri Museveni seeks a seventh term after 40 years in power. Authorities also ordered rights groups to cease operations.

Uganda has shut down internet access and restricted mobile services nationwide ahead of a contentious election, where President Yoweri Museveni seeks a seventh term after 40 years in power. Authorities also ordered rights groups to cease operations.