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Zambia’s main opposition presidential candidate has denounced the cut-off of the internet during Thursday’s tightly contested elections and called on for its restoration. “We call on Zicta [the communications authority] to immediately unblock the internet so citizens can follow the electoral process and continue with their lives unhindered,” Hakainde Hichilema …

The Ugandan government has announced the full restoration of internet and social media services. “We apologise for the inconveniences caused, but it was for the security of our country,” Peter Ogwang, State Minister for ICT and National Guidance, tweeted. He added: “Let’s be constructive, not destructive consumers/users of social media.” …

Last week, the Ugandan Communications Commission issued an order in which they ordered telecommunications companies to immediately suspend any access and use of social media and online messaging platforms. The internet shutdown in Uganda that had entered its fifth day on Monday has ended. Social media is however still blocked …