Internet was partially restored in Uganda on Monday almost five days after a near-total blackout was imposed across the East African country ahead of elections the opposition says were rigged.
The gradual easing of internet curbs came as police announced dozens of arrests for alleged election-related violence, and surrounded the headquarters of the main opposition party whose leader is effectively under house arrest.
President Yoweri Museveni extended his 35 years in power in January 14’s election, securing a sixth term with 58.6 percent of the vote.
His main rival, musician-turned-lawmaker Bobi Wine, came a distant second with 34.8 percent. Wine has rejected the results, and decried the election as a sham.
A government spokesman said an unprecedented internet shutdown imposed on January 13 for alleged national security reasons had been lifted.
“The internet has been restored. Other platforms are still under review,” spokesman Ofwono Opondo told AFP.
