Uganda Enforces Internet Shutdown Ahead of 2026 Presidential Election Amid Security Measures

Ugandan authorities imposed a nationwide internet shutdown and restricted mobile services two days before the January 15, 2026 presidential election, citing concerns over misinformation and electoral fraud. President Yoweri Museveni, seeking a seventh term after four decades in power, faces opposition from Bobi Wine amid reports of security forces detaining opposition supporters and using force at campaign events. Rights groups have been ordered to halt operations, and the election environment is described by the UN as repressive and tense.