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Uganda's authorities suspended public internet access starting at 6 p.m. local time on January 13, two days before the January 15 elections, according to the Uganda Communications Commission. The commission cited the need to mitigate online misinformation, disinformation, electoral fraud and incitement of violence as reasons for the shutdown.

Uganda's authorities suspended public internet access starting at 6 p.m. local time on January 13, two days before the January 15 elections, according to the Uganda Communications Commission. The commission cited the need to mitigate online misinformation, disinformation, electoral fraud and incitement of violence as reasons for the shutdown.

President Yoweri Museveni, 81, is seeking a seventh term to extend his nearly 40-year rule in the January 15 elections. His main challenger is 43-year-old opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, known as Bobi Wine, in a rematch of the 2021 contest.

President Yoweri Museveni, 81, is seeking a seventh term to extend his nearly 40-year rule in the January 15 elections. His main challenger is 43-year-old opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, known as Bobi Wine, in a rematch of the 2021 contest.

Ugandan authorities deployed military forces and police across the capital Kampala ahead of the elections, with armored trucks and soldiers patrolling streets. Military spokesman Col. Chris Magezi stated the deployment was meant to deter violence during the election period.

Ugandan authorities deployed military forces and police across the capital Kampala ahead of the elections, with armored trucks and soldiers patrolling streets. Military spokesman Col. Chris Magezi stated the deployment was meant to deter violence during the election period.

At least 17 journalists were attacked, arrested and harassed in the three months leading up to the 2021 election, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists. Since November 2025, five additional cases of journalist harassment have been recorded during the current election period.

At least 17 journalists were attacked, arrested and harassed in the three months leading up to the 2021 election, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists. Since November 2025, five additional cases of journalist harassment have been recorded during the current election period.

The Uganda Communications Commission ordered two local rights groups, the Human Rights Network for Journalists-Uganda and the African Center for Media Excellence, to cease operations before the election. The National Bureau for NGOs cited unspecified security concerns for the suspensions.

The Uganda Communications Commission ordered two local rights groups, the Human Rights Network for Journalists-Uganda and the African Center for Media Excellence, to cease operations before the election. The National Bureau for NGOs cited unspecified security concerns for the suspensions.

A United Nations Human Rights Office report stated that police and military used live ammunition to disperse peaceful rallies and carried out arbitrary detentions of opposition supporters ahead of the vote. The government defended security forces' actions as justified responses to lawless conduct.

A United Nations Human Rights Office report stated that police and military used live ammunition to disperse peaceful rallies and carried out arbitrary detentions of opposition supporters ahead of the vote. The government defended security forces' actions as justified responses to lawless conduct.

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Ugandan authorities suspended internet access nationwide starting at 6 p.m. local time on January 13, two days before the January 15 election. The Uganda Communications Commission cited the need to prevent misinformation, disinformation, electoral fraud and incitement of violence as reasons for the shutdown.

Ugandan authorities suspended internet access nationwide starting at 6 p.m. local time on January 13, two days before the January 15 election. The Uganda Communications Commission cited the need to prevent misinformation, disinformation, electoral fraud and incitement of violence as reasons for the shutdown.

President Yoweri Museveni, 81 years old and in power since 1986, is seeking a seventh term in office. His main challenger is 43-year-old Robert Kyagulanyi, known as Bobi Wine, a former pop star who leads the National Unity Platform and has drawn large crowds to his rallies.

President Yoweri Museveni, 81 years old and in power since 1986, is seeking a seventh term in office. His main challenger is 43-year-old Robert Kyagulanyi, known as Bobi Wine, a former pop star who leads the National Unity Platform and has drawn large crowds to his rallies.

Security forces have detained hundreds of opposition supporters and used live ammunition and tear gas to disperse rallies in the run-up to the election. The United Nations Human Rights Office stated the vote is taking place in an atmosphere of repression and intimidation.

Security forces have detained hundreds of opposition supporters and used live ammunition and tear gas to disperse rallies in the run-up to the election. The United Nations Human Rights Office stated the vote is taking place in an atmosphere of repression and intimidation.

The government ordered two local rights groups, the Human Rights Network for Journalists-Uganda and Chapter Four Uganda, to cease operations before the election. The National Bureau for NGOs accused them of engaging in activities prejudicial to Uganda's security.

The government ordered two local rights groups, the Human Rights Network for Journalists-Uganda and Chapter Four Uganda, to cease operations before the election. The National Bureau for NGOs accused them of engaging in activities prejudicial to Uganda's security.

At least five journalists were attacked, arrested or harassed between November 2025 and January 2026 while covering opposition events. On January 5, security personnel assaulted BBS Terefayina reporter Ivan Mbadhi, slamming his head against a vehicle and damaging his equipment.

At least five journalists were attacked, arrested or harassed between November 2025 and January 2026 while covering opposition events. On January 5, security personnel assaulted BBS Terefayina reporter Ivan Mbadhi, slamming his head against a vehicle and damaging his equipment.

A poll by the Development Watch Centre covering November to December 2025 showed Museveni with 60.94 percent support nationally compared to Bobi Wine's 35.26 percent. The survey involved 3,758 respondents across 42 districts in 12 subregions, with Bobi Wine leading only in Kampala.

A poll by the Development Watch Centre covering November to December 2025 showed Museveni with 60.94 percent support nationally compared to Bobi Wine's 35.26 percent. The survey involved 3,758 respondents across 42 districts in 12 subregions, with Bobi Wine leading only in Kampala.

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