Uganda votes in tense election seen as test of President Museveni's strength

Ugandan voters prepare to vote in the general election, at Uganda Railway Grounds, in Kampala, Uganda January 15, 2026. PHOTO/REUTERS

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What you need to know:

  • The authorities cut internet access across the country on Tuesday to curb what they called misinformation about the election. Many Ugandans turned to an offline messaging app launched by Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey.

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