Uganda orders temporary internet shutdown and SIM card restrictions two days to elections

Voicefm Ghana January 13, 2026 1 minute read

Uganda’s Communications Commission has directed telecom operators to suspend public internet access, SIM card sales and outbound roaming from January 13, 2026, citing election security concerns.

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