Uganda Demonstrates the Growing Influence of Social Media on Politics in Africa
Uganda Demonstrates the Growing Influence of Social Media on Politics in Africa
Author(s): Jędrzej Czerep
Subject(s): Politics, Media studies, Politics and communication, Politics and society, ICT Information and Communications Technologies
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: Uganda; Social media; Africa; politics;
Summary/Abstract: In Africa, the frequency of politically fuelled internet blockages is increasing. This strengthens authoritarian tendencies and threatens business, for example, in Uganda, where the authorities switched off online access before January’s election. This undermined the election’s credibility and caused financial losses. Just as much controversy was sparked by Facebook’s attempts to restrict content supporting the candidacy of the incumbent, Yoweri Museveni, by shutting down government accounts.
Series: PISM Bulletin
- Page Count: 2
- Publication Year: 2021
- Language: English
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