Elections in Uganda

In the last 10 minutes

Ugandans vote in high-stakes election under internet blackout as Museveni seeks seventh term TRT World03:11

In the last hour

Uganda votes in tense election seen as test of Museveni’s strength Times LIVE02:42

Ugandans vote amid internet blackout and police repression France 2402:41

Uganda votes under internet blackout, polling delays Vanguard, Nigeria02:36

Uganda heads to polls as voters choose president, parliament members Anadolu Agency02:35

In the last 2 hours

Uganda: Uganda - Blanket Internet Shutdown Violates Rights AllAfrica02:08

On the Radar: Ugandans vote today in high-stakes presidential election The Star, Kenya01:58

Voting begins in Uganda's presidential election The North West Star01:38

Earlier today

Voting begins in Uganda´s presidential election during internet shutdown and polling station… MailOnline01:00

Polls open in Uganda amid crackdown, fears of violence, internet blackout Al Jazeera00:54

You have what it takes!” Babu tells Bobi The Star, Kenya00:36

In the last 6 hours

PRIME Turnout anxiety hangs over Uganda’s election The East African23:07 14-Jan-26

Uganda Elections: The More Things Change, the More they Remain the Same The Elephant22:28 14-Jan-26

Uganda: Protecting the Gains from the Barbarians at the Gate The Elephant22:07 14-Jan-26

Uganda votes under internet blackout and police crackdown Digital Journal21:30 14-Jan-26

In the last 8 hours

Museveni seeks to extend rule as Uganda votes The Star, Kenya21:02 14-Jan-26

Ugandans choose between pop star and veteran leader in presidential poll BBC20:09 14-Jan-26

Yesterday

Uganda’s pre-election internet shutdown ‘deeply worrying’: UN Macau Business19:16 14-Jan-26

Uganda government defends internet ban ahead of election Gulf Times16:24 14-Jan-26

Uganda: Blanket Internet Shutdown Violates Rights Human Rights Watch16:12 14-Jan-26

‘We are stuck’: Young Ugandans want stability, opportunities on eve of vote Al Jazeera15:49 14-Jan-26

'He represents a population desperate for change’, Bobi Wine’s lawyer tells RFI RFI14:51 14-Jan-26

Ugandans, Iranians turn to Dorsey's messaging app Bitchat in web crackdowns Channel NewsAsia14:10 14-Jan-26

Ugandan president defends age as he seeks re-election Sky News13:08 14-Jan-26

Paradigm Initiative condemns Uganda internet shutdown, media restrictions ahead of elections Business Hallmark13:05 14-Jan-26

Ugandan officials turn off internet on eve of national elections The Record12:55 14-Jan-26

Uganda: authorities shut down internet hours before polling stations open AfricaNews12:40 14-Jan-26

'Deeply worrying': UN slams Uganda's internet shutdown, NGO crackdown ahead of election TRT World12:03 14-Jan-26

UN raises alarm over Uganda internet restrictions, NGO suspensions ahead of election Anadolu Agency11:38 14-Jan-26

Uganda imposes Internet blackout ahead of elections UPI11:24 14-Jan-26

Uganda faces mounting calls to end internet blackout before elections Al Jazeera11:15 14-Jan-26

Uganda's pre-election internet shutdown 'deeply worrying' - UN News2411:15 14-Jan-26

Ugandan voters go to the polls amid soldiers on the street Morning Star11:03 14-Jan-26

Uganda: Authorities Must Urgently Lift Internet Restrictions Ahead of Crucial Election Day Amnesty International USA (Press Release)10:42 14-Jan-26

Uganda tightens security ahead of presidential poll The Star, Kenya10:00 14-Jan-26

Museveni warns against violence during polls Daily Monitor09:35 14-Jan-26

Seventh time lucky for Museveni Africa Confidential09:18 14-Jan-26

Uganda shuts internet down ahead of general election Semafor09:12 14-Jan-26

What has been suspended in Uganda The Star, Kenya09:09 14-Jan-26

Guide to election-proofing your home Daily Monitor08:41 14-Jan-26

As Uganda Girds for Another Violent Election, a Succession Crisis Looms World Politics Review08:37 14-Jan-26

Ugandan gov't shuts down Internet ahead of election DatacenterDynamics08:21 14-Jan-26

Ugandan govt shuts down Internet, suspends NGOs, clamps down on journalists ahead elections Premium Times, Nigeria08:12 14-Jan-26

Uganda orders internet shutdown as Museveni seeks another term The South African07:46 14-Jan-26

Uganda: Civil society under strain - who watches the vote? AfricaNews07:35 14-Jan-26

Uganda election chief says he has had threats over results declaration BBC07:17 14-Jan-26

Uganda, Elections & the Internet Al Jazeera07:15 14-Jan-26

Uganda blocks internet access ahead of general election Semafor06:50 14-Jan-26

Uganda's pop star politician aiming to end president's 40 years in power Sky News06:40 14-Jan-26

Uganda Shuts Down Internet Ahead Of Elections Bernama06:24 14-Jan-26

Hope and fear: The pulse of Uganda before the ballot Daily Monitor05:58 14-Jan-26

Ugandan voters face soldiers in the street and internet shutdown before election ABC News05:44 14-Jan-26

Mukabagwiza leads EAC observers for Ugandan elections The New Times05:31 14-Jan-26

Uganda Election 2026: A Letter from the Edge of Hope The Elephant05:31 14-Jan-26

Bitchat tops Uganda app stores as election internet blackout drives use Invezz05:02 14-Jan-26

Uganda shuts down internet two days before election Rest of World04:56 14-Jan-26

Uganda: Government Suspends Civic Groups Ahead of Elections Human Rights Watch04:31 14-Jan-26

Bitchat downloads spike in Uganda as voters prepare for offline elections crypto.news03:48 14-Jan-26

Ugandan voters face soldiers in the street and an internet shutdown before presidential election MailOnline03:27 14-Jan-26

Uganda's president urges people to vote in Thursday's general election AfricaNews03:22 14-Jan-26

Uganda: 'Strong Recommendation' from Security Committee Leads to Internet Shutdown AllAfrica02:23 14-Jan-26

Ugandans prepare to vote following a campaign marked by 'intimidation' RFI02:07 14-Jan-26

Ugandan opposition leader campaigns in flak jacket MailOnline01:55 14-Jan-26

Bobi Wine urges voters to protect electoral process The Star, Kenya01:51 14-Jan-26

Uganda polls: Opposition vs Opposition Daily Monitor01:37 14-Jan-26

The dos, don’ts for voters on polling day Daily Monitor01:17 14-Jan-26

Statement by Commonwealth Secretary-General on upcoming elections in Uganda The Commonwealth (Press Release)00:40 14-Jan-26

In the last 7 days

What’s at stake in Uganda’s presidential election? Al Jazeera18:22 13-Jan-26

Uganda: Government, Business Leaders Pledge Continuity of Essential Services During Elections AllAfrica17:23 13-Jan-26

Previewing Uganda's General Elections Stratfor16:31 13-Jan-26

As Uganda approaches a tense presidential election, faith leaders urge fairness, peace Religion News Service15:24 13-Jan-26

Uganda: Uganda Communications Regulator Denies Notice On Internet, Mobile Money Shutdown Ahead of 2026 Elections AllAfrica14:50 13-Jan-26

Explainer: Is Uganda’s internet blackout legal? Here’s what the law says The Star, Kenya14:27 13-Jan-26

Uganda cuts internet days before presidential election Al Jazeera13:58 13-Jan-26

Uganda internet blackout complicates election monitoring The East African13:53 13-Jan-26

Uganda shuts down internet ahead of election, orders rights groups to halt work Times LIVE13:31 13-Jan-26

Military deployed to Kampala as Uganda gets ready for general election AfricaNews12:35 13-Jan-26

Uganda imposes an internet blackout ahead Thursday's election BBC11:28 13-Jan-26

Uganda's military deployed in national capital before presidential election AfricaNews11:04 13-Jan-26

In Uganda, violence against the press is on the rise: at least five journalists assaulted since the start of the… Reporters Without Borders10:56 13-Jan-26

Journalists assaulted, internet blackout ordered ahead of Uganda elections Committee to Protect Journalists10:45 13-Jan-26

Uganda’s diaspora voting paradox Daily Monitor10:33 13-Jan-26

Your vote matters, use it wisely Daily Monitor10:33 13-Jan-26

Uganda orders internet blackout ahead of presidential election TRT World10:13 13-Jan-26

Bobi Wine condemns Uganda’s ‘temporary’ Internet shutdown The Star, Kenya09:42 13-Jan-26

Uganda shuts down internet ahead of election MailOnline09:37 13-Jan-26

Uganda goes to the polls amid promises of economic development and accusations of repression Agenzia Fides09:27 13-Jan-26

Uganda to shut down internet ahead of Thursday election Vanguard, Nigeria09:14 13-Jan-26

Museveni set to extend 40 years in power as Uganda votes under cloud of violence. BusinessDay NG08:58 13-Jan-26

Uganda's military deployed in national capital ahead of upcoming presidential election MailOnline08:16 13-Jan-26

Uganda orders internet shutdown ahead of polls Daily Monitor08:14 13-Jan-26

Opposition upset as govt gives out hoes ahead of 2026 polls Daily Monitor08:00 13-Jan-26

Bobi Wine warns of protests if Uganda election is rigged AfricaNews07:10 13-Jan-26

Uganda suspends operations of 5 lobbies over security The Star, Kenya06:48 13-Jan-26

‘Protect the vote’: Bobi Wine, opposition brace for tense Uganda election Al Jazeera06:29 13-Jan-26

2026 elections: Question of invalid votes. Who takes the bullet? Daily Monitor05:57 13-Jan-26

Uganda orders two rights groups to halt work days before election Investing.com05:25 13-Jan-26

‘We are really a military state,’ Uganda opposition warns ahead of election Nigerian Guardian04:29 13-Jan-26

Uganda halts rights groups’ work before election Times LIVE04:01 13-Jan-26

A Eunuch, a Medicine Man, and a Songbird: The Erosion of Museveni’s Charm The Elephant02:02 13-Jan-26

Uganda: Travel Uganda With Confidence AllAfrica02:00 13-Jan-26

Ugandan opposition denounces 'military state' ahead of election MailOnline01:27 13-Jan-26

No use of national flag, party symbols at polling areas - EC Daily Monitor00:31 13-Jan-26

Col Nakalema rallies youth for peace ahead of 2026 polls Daily Monitor00:31 13-Jan-26

Locked up but on the ballot: Candidates who will spend election day behind bars Daily Monitor00:31 13-Jan-26

2026 polls: Kampala set for Bobi Wine, Museveni showdown rallies Daily Monitor00:31 13-Jan-26

Lawyer accuses EC of using voters’ data unlawfully Daily Monitor00:31 13-Jan-26

2026 elections: Four battle for Tororo LC5 chairperson seat Daily Monitor00:31 13-Jan-26

Cost of polls near Shs7t amid claims of bribery Daily Monitor00:31 13-Jan-26

Museveni declares two-day public holiday for elections Daily Monitor00:31 13-Jan-26

Luzira Prisons: A no-go voting area for Opposition candidates Daily Monitor00:31 13-Jan-26

2026 elections: Presidential candidates’ plan for the health sector Daily Monitor00:31 13-Jan-26

Uganda still haunted by 1996 election; it will hit us beyond 2031 Daily Monitor00:31 13-Jan-26

Nup candidate withdraws from Kwania North MP race Daily Monitor00:31 13-Jan-26

EC issues final voters register 7 days to polls Daily Monitor00:31 13-Jan-26

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