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Ugandan opposition candidate Bobi Wine says soldiers raided his home ahead of election day race with Yoweri Museveni Posted TueTuesday 12 Singer-turned-politician Bobi Wine is challenging one of Africa's longest-serving leaders. ( Print text only Cancel Ugandan opposition presidential candidate Bobi Wine says soldiers have raided his home and arrested his guards two days before national elections. Key points: At least 54 people were killed in Kampala and other parts of the country in November as security forces put down riots provoked by the arrest of Bobi Wine Mr Wine urges his supporters n...

Uganda orders all social media to be blocked - letter by Reuters Share: KAMPALA, Jan 12 (Reuters) - Uganda ordered internet service providers to block all social media platforms and messaging apps on Tuesday until further notice, a letter from the country's communications regulator seen by Reuters said. Users had complained earlier on Tuesday that they were unable to access Facebook and WhatsApp, social media platforms being widely used for campaigning ahead of Thursday's presidential election in the East African country. "Uganda Communications Commission hereby directs you to immed...

The Globe and Mail KAMPALA Bookmark Please log in to listen to this story. Also available in French and Mandarin. Log In Create Free Account Getting audio file ... This translation has been automatically generated and has not been verified for accuracy. Full Disclaimer BAZ RATNER/Reuters Uganda banned social media and beefed up security in the capital on Tuesday, two days ahead of a presidential election pitting Yoweri Museveni, one of Africa’s longest-serving leaders, against opposition front-runner Bobi Wine, a popular singer. Campaigning ahead of the vote has been marred by brut...

Uganda banned social media and messaging apps on Tuesday, two days ahead of a presidential election pitting Yoweri Museveni, one of Africa's longest-serving leaders, against opposition frontrunner Bobi Wine, a popular singer. Users complained on Tuesday that they were unable to access Facebook and WhatsApp, social media platforms being widely used for campaigning by all sides ahead of Thursday's election in the East African country. In a letter...

Uganda ordered internet service providers to block all social media platforms and messaging apps on Tuesday until further notice, a letter from the country's communications regulator seen by Reuters said.