Uganda's internet is creeping back after a major blackout around a national election. Connectivity returned partially following a nationwide shutdown imposed around the voting period. Independent monitors note many users still face spotty service, especially on mobile networks.
The communications regulator cut access as the country headed to the polls. This move drew criticism from rights groups for limiting transparency. Backbone infrastructure is now online, but social media platforms remain throttled or blocked.
Longtime President Yoweri Museveni claimed another victory in the election. His National Resistance Movement party reportedly secured a large majority of votes. Main challenger Robert Kyagulanyi, known as Bobi Wine, finished with significantly fewer votes.
Museveni first took power decades ago after a guerrilla war. The constitution later established term and age limits for leaders. Subsequent political changes altered those original restrictions, allowing his continued rule.
The communications regulator cut access as the country headed to the polls. This move drew criticism from rights groups for limiting transparency. Backbone infrastructure is now online, but social media platforms remain throttled or blocked.
Longtime President Yoweri Museveni claimed another victory in the election. His National Resistance Movement party reportedly secured a large majority of votes. Main challenger Robert Kyagulanyi, known as Bobi Wine, finished with significantly fewer votes.
Museveni first took power decades ago after a guerrilla war. The constitution later established term and age limits for leaders. Subsequent political changes altered those original restrictions, allowing his continued rule.
