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Uganda:
UCC 'Switches Off' Social Media in Uganda On Polls Day
Independent (Kampala), 18 February 2016
Uganda Communications Commission UCC has finally come out to explain the very poor internet access that hit the country from midnight to the start of polling today. Read more »
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Uganda:
Govt Blocks Facebook, Twitter
Observer, 18 February 2016
Uganda's massively social media-addictive population today morning woke up to the realisation that they could not access or post updates on facebook, twitter, whatsapp sites among… Read more »
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Uganda:
Gun Shots Rock Apac As MP Akora, Riso Clash Over Besigye
Monitor, 18 February 2016
Several gun shots on Thursday afternoon rocked Apac Town during a scuffle between Maruzi County MP, Maxwell Akora, and the security operatives commanded by Mr Emmanuel Peace… Read more »
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Uganda:
Why the Next Govt Should Focus On HIV
Key Correspondents, 17 February 2016
It's a sunny afternoon, and the wind is blowing very hard, as hundreds of residents of Katakwi District flock to Katakwi Sports Grounds, the venue for a campaign rally of one of… Read more »
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Uganda:
Museveni Looks to Extend Four Decade Rule
Citizen, 18 February 2016
Some 15 million Ugandans go to the polls today, with President Yoweri Museveni looking to extend his stranglehold on power spanning 40 years should he win. Read more »
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Uganda:
How Museveni Survived, Grabbed Donors By the Balls, and Became the Very Thing He Warned Against
African Arguments, 17 February 2016
In the 18 February election, President Yoweri Museveni will almost certainly extend his rule and will probably keep extending it until he dies in office. Read more »
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Uganda:
Social Media, Mobile Money Switched Off Over National Security Concerns
Monitor, 18 February 2016
The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has said that access of social media platforms like WhatsApp and Facebook via mobile phones and the popular mobile money network has been… Read more »
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Uganda:
Voting Delays As Electoral Commission Apologises
Monitor, 18 February 2016
Nationwide: By 8 am, most of the polling stations in South division of Fort Portal municipality in Kabarole district voting had already commenced. Read more »
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Uganda:
Go Forth and Choose Leaders You Deserve
Monitor, 18 February 2016
In a matter of hours Ugandans will vote in probably the most important election this country has held since independence. It is a historical moment which must not be spoilt by… Read more »
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Uganda:
Stage Set for Bruising Election Battle
Daily News, 18 February 2016
THE stage is set for a bruising titanic battle as Ugandans go to polls to elect their president and members of parliament today. Read more »
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Uganda:
Why It's Too Early to Rule Out Kizza Besigye
African Arguments, 17 February 2016
Polls don't register passion. Read more »
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Uganda:
Election - President Museveni Seeks Fifth Term
East African, 18 February 2016
Ugandans across the country have turned out Thursday to vote in presidential elections, with the incumbent Yoweri Museveni seeking to extend his 30-year rule. Read more »
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East Africa:
Comesa Joins Other Observer Missions for Uganda Polls
East African, 18 February 2016
The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (Comesa) has sent a team of election observers to Uganda, led by Egypt's Ambassador Ashraf Gamaal Rashed, a member of the regional… Read more »
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Uganda:
AU Observers Urge Ugandans On Poll Rights
Monitor, 18 February 2016
The head of the African Union Election Observation Mission (AUEOM), Ms Sophia Akuffo, has called upon Ugandans to turn up in large numbers to exercise their right to vote today and… Read more »
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Uganda:
I Won't Accept Results of Rigged Election - Mbabazi
Monitor, 18 February 2016
If he loses today's vote, Go Forward presidential candidate Amama Mbabazi will "stay in Kanungu crying" with his people, then return to Kampala a day after to commiserate with… Read more »
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Uganda:
Uganda Goes to Polls in Closely Contested Presidential Elections
DW, 18 February 2016
After some initial delays, Uganda's closest presidential elections in years got underway. Yoweri Museveni is bidding for a fifth term as Ugandan president but faces seven… Read more »
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Uganda:
EC Sounds Alarm Over Pre-Ticked Ballot Papers Ahead of Elections
Monitor, 17 February 2016
Electoral Commission (EC) chairperson Badru Kiggundu claims some people intend to print pre-ticked ballot papers for use in tomorrow's elections. Read more »
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Uganda:
Anxiety, Tension Grip Kampala Residents On Eve of Voting Day
Monitor, 17 February 2016
A mixture of tension, optimism and anxiety engulfed Kampala City yesterday as Ugandans prepare to cast their votes in presidential and parliamentary elections tomorrow. Read more »