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Uganda has ordered an internet shutdown two days before national elections in which President Yoweri Museveni is seeking to extend his decades-long rule. The Uganda Communications Commission said the move aims to curb misinformation, electoral fraud, and incitement to violence during the vote. The suspension, set to begin Tuesday evening, will remain in place until further notice, with essential state services exempted. The government has not formally commented on the decision, despite earlier assurances that the internet would not be shut down. Uganda also blocked internet access during the disputed 2021 elections, which were marked by allegations of rigging and violence against the opposition led by Bobi Wine, who is again contesting the presidency.

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