Ugandans report internet problems on eve of presidential election


People pass by a painting on the wall of the Ugandan electoral commission compound in Kampala Uganda January 13 2021. REUTERSBaz Ratner

People pass by a painting on the wall of the Ugandan electoral commission compound in Kampala, Uganda January 13, 2021. REUTERS/Baz Ratner

KAMPALA (Reuters) - Ugandans reported difficulties accessing the internet via mobile devices and wireless connections on Wednesday evening, a day before presidential and parliamentary elections.

Internet monitor NetBlocks said on Twitter that Uganda was experiencing a nationwide internet blackout that came in at 7 p.m. (1600 GMT).

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