Social media banned

Kampala: Uganda has banned social media and messaging apps two days before a presidential election pitting Yoweri Museveni, one of Africa’s longestserving leaders, against opposition frontrunner Bobi Wine, a popular singer.

Users complained yesterday they were unable to access Facebook and WhatsApp, social media platforms being widely used for campaigning by all sides.

In a letter seen by Reuters to internet service providers dated yesterday, Uganda’s communications regulator ordered them to block all social media platforms and messaging apps until further notice.