The recent government crackdown surrounding Uganda's elections, including the nationwide internet shutdown, has significantly disrupted communication, cross-border trade, and the movement of people and goods.

As a landlocked country, Uganda shares borders with South Sudan to the north, Kenya to the east, Tanzania and Rwanda to the south, and the Democratic Republic of Congo to the west, making regional interdependence unavoidable.

 To provide both a historical and current analysis of how Uganda's contested elections have affected its neighbours, regional analyst Omwega Areba, spoke to Lulu Gaboo from Kenya.

The recent government crackdown surrounding Uganda's elections, including the nationwide internet shutdown, has significantly disrupted communication, cross-border trade, and the movement of people and goods.
As a landlocked country, Uganda shares borders with South Sudan to the north, Kenya to the east, Tanzania and Rwanda to the south, and the Democratic Republic of Congo to the west, making regional interdependence unavoidable.
&nbsp;To provide both a historical and current analysis of how Uganda's contested elections have affected its neighbours, regional analyst Omwega Areba, spoke to Lulu Gaboo from Kenya.

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Uganda’s poll turmoil hits neighbouring states

Polling stations in several parts of Uganda reportedly opened late due to undelivered ballot papers and biometric machines not working. Despite an internet shutdown crowds gathered outside polling stations expressing concerns over the delays.

There is also reports of a heavy security presence in the capital Kampala. 

To give us the latest on what is happening, Lulu Gaboo spoke to our correspondent in Uganda, Mike Arereng.

Polling stations in several parts of Uganda reportedly opened late due to undelivered ballot papers and biometric machines not working. Despite an internet shutdown crowds gathered outside polling stations expressing concerns over the delays.
There is also reports of a heavy security presence in the capital Kampala.&nbsp;
To give us the latest on what is happening, Lulu Gaboo spoke to our correspondent in Uganda, Mike Arereng.

Voting underway in Uganda to elect a new President

Amnesty International has urged  the Ugandan Government to lift internet restrictions as Ugandans cast their vote today.  

The internet shutdown comes shortly after the Uganda Non - Governmental Organisation Bureau suspended permits for at least six non-governmental organizations and froze their bank accounts.

 Lulu Gaboo spoke to Sikula Oniala researcher Uganda and Tanzania at Amnesty International.

Amnesty International has urged &nbsp;the Ugandan Government to lift internet restrictions as Ugandans cast their vote today. &nbsp;
The internet shutdown comes shortly after the Uganda Non - Governmental Organisation Bureau suspended permits for at least six non-governmental organizations and froze their bank accounts.
&nbsp;Lulu Gaboo spoke to Sikula Oniala researcher Uganda and Tanzania at Amnesty International.

Amnesty International urges Uganda to lift internet restrictions

Ugandan authorities cut internet access and limited mobile services across the country, just days before an election in which President Yoweri Museveni will stand for a seventh term after four decades in power.

The Uganda Communications Commission ordered mobile service providers to shut down public internet connections in order to curb "misinformation, disinformation, electoral fraud and related risks". Security forces have detained hundreds of opposition supporters in the run-up to the election and repeatedly fired live bullets and tear gas at campaign events in support of Museveni's leading challenger, pop star Bobi Wine.

The 81-year-old Museveni, has changed the constitution twice to remove age and term limits, and his dominance of Ugandan institutions means there is little prospect of an election upset in the East African country of 46 million people, political analysts say.

Joel Ssenyonyi, Leader of the Opposition in the Parliament of Uganda and the Spokesperson of the National Unity Platform spoke to Lulu Gaboo.

Ugandan authorities cut internet access and limited mobile services across the country, just days before an election in which President Yoweri Museveni will stand for a seventh term after four decades in power.
The Uganda Communications Commission ordered mobile service providers to shut down public internet connections in order to curb "misinformation, disinformation, electoral fraud and related risks". Security forces have detained hundreds of opposition supporters in the run-up to the election and repeatedly fired live bullets and tear gas at campaign events in support of Museveni's leading challenger, pop star Bobi Wine.
The 81-year-old Museveni, has changed the constitution twice to remove age and term limits, and his dominance of Ugandan institutions means there is little prospect of an election upset in the East African country of 46 million people, political analysts say.
Joel Ssenyonyi, Leader of the Opposition in the Parliament of Uganda and the Spokesperson of the National Unity Platform spoke to Lulu Gaboo.

Uganda’s poll turmoil hits neighbouring states

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