Uganda election: Internet restored but social media blocked

Uganda partially restores internet 5 days after poll

Shutdown choked citizen journalism, slowed down flow of information; social media still off - Anadolu Agency

Uganda Restores Internet, Keeps Opposition Leader in House Detention

Uganda’s government restored some internet access Monday after a five-day blackout during last week's election that saw President Yoweri Museveni reelected to a sixth term.  The opposition National Unity Platform party plans to challenge the results and says the military has their leader Bobi Wine under house arrest.  Around 10:30 a.m. Monday, Ugandans heard their mobile phones ping for the first time in five days since the government shut down …

Uganda eases internet shutdown imposed over election

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

Uganda blocks internet access ahead of landmark election

Polls open on Thursday as pop star Bobi Wine takes on longstanding president Museveni

Uganda eases internet shutdown imposed over election

Long-term leader Yoweri Musveni was declared the winner of the 14 January presidential election, securing 58.6 percent of the vote and a sixth term after 35 years in power.

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 ahead of elections the opposition says were rigged.