UGANDA – The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) announced on Monday that it had fully restored internet access, after a temporary shutdown implementation before the Jan. 15 general elections. The UCC said in a statement that all online services are now fully operational nationwide, with all restrictions lifted following the completion of “necessary technical and security […]
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Uganda Heads to Polls as President Yoweri Museveni Seeks 7th Term
UGANDA – Presidential and parliamentary elections begun in Uganda on Thursday, with president Yoweri Museveni seeking a 7th term. Polls opened at 7 am local time (0400GMT), scheduled to end at 4 pm (1300GMT). 81-year-old Museveni has ruled Uganda since 1986. He faces seven challengers, including 43-year-old opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi […]