乌干达在2026年1月26日恢复了全国互联网和社交媒体, Uganda restored nationwide internet and social media on Jan. 26, 2026, ending a 13-day shutdown before the presidential election.

乌干达于2026年1月26日恢复了全国互联网和社交媒体的完整接入, Uganda restored full internet and social media access nationwide on January 26, 2026, ending a shutdown that began January 13 ahead of the presidential election. 乌干达通信委员会指出,安全、误导和选举廉洁是停电的原因,扰乱了通信、银行和媒体业务。 The Uganda Communications Commission cited security, misinformation, and electoral integrity as reasons for the blackout, which disrupted communications, banking, and media operations. 这一举动影响到大约2 000万用户,引起法律和人权方面的批评,因为缺乏紧急状态,侵犯了宪法权利。 The move, affecting around 20 million users, drew legal and human rights criticism for lacking a state of emergency and violating constitutional rights. 总统约韦里·穆塞韦尼以71.65%的得票率被宣布为胜选者，尽管反对派领袖博比·温因对结果提出异议。 President Yoweri Museveni was declared the winner with 71.65% of the vote, though opposition leader Bobi Wine contested the results. 联合停火委员会指出,在技术和安全评估之后,关闭工作结束,Muhoozi Kainnerugaba将军宣布全面恢复。 The UCC stated the shutdown ended after technical and security assessments, with General Muhoozi Kainerugaba announcing full restoration.