KAMPALA, Uganda: Uganda’s presidential election was plagued by widespread delays Thursday in addition to a days-long Internet shutdown that has been criticized as an anti-democratic tactic in a country where the president has held office since 1986. Some polling stations remained closed for up to four hours after the scheduled 7 a.m.

The government promised that the internet would remain accessible on Thursday for the presidential and legislative elections. Uganda had already cut off internet access during the…

KAMPALA: Ugandans are set to vote Thursday in an election that is likely to extend the rule of the long-term president while raising concerns about transparency, hereditary rule,…

Communications authorities have blocked Internet service throughout the country ahead of its elections to prevent "weaponization of the Internet."

Tension as 81-year-old Yoweri Museveni seeks to extend four-decade rule in a country where 70% of people are under 35.

UN Human Rights Office has stressed 'open access to communication & information is key to free & genuine elections'.

KAMPALA, Uganda: Uganda’s presidential election was plagued by widespread delays Thursday in addition to a days-long Internet shutdown that has been criticized as an…