Kampala, January 13, 2026 — Uganda has gone dark online. The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has ordered all mobile operators and internet providers to suspend public internet access effective immediately, plunging the nation into a digital blackout on the eve of Thursday’s high-stakes general elections.
The directive, described as “temporary” and aimed at curbing misinformation, comes despite recent official denials that any shutdown was planned.
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