Africa News of Wednesday, 10 February 2021
Source: www.ghanaweb.com
Uganda's Minister of State for Information and Communication Technology, has confirmed the full restoration of internet services across the country since January 14.
The measure was imposed hours to the opening of polls in keenly contested general elections last month.
"Internet and Social media services have been fully restored. We apologize for the inconveniences caused, but it was for the security of our country. Let's be constructive, NOT destructive consumers/users of social media," Minister Peter Ogwang wrote on Twitter.
Internet rights groups and activists condemned the government directive that was issued through the Uganda Communications Commission.
The UCC ordered a service blackout until further notice. In its letter on the suspension, the agency failed to give reasons for its decision.
Most users, however, were able to bypass the block to access sites such as Facebook and Twitter via VPN (virtual private network).
Internet and Social media services have been fully restored. We apologize for the inconveniences caused, but it was for the security of our country. Let's be constructive, NOT destructive consumers/users of social media. @UCC_Official @UgandaMediaCent @MoICT_Ug
— Peter Ogwang (@OgwangOgwang) February 10, 2021