Uganda’s Media Under Military Lockdown

Uganda’s top independent media outlets are under military lockdown after the army chief—also the president’s son—ordered TV stations, newspapers, and radio to shut down, citing a need to control the press under “cadres of the revolution.” Armed soldiers blocked access to the Daily Monitor, while NTV and Spark TV went dark with blank screens. The chief claimed his father authorized him to shut down any media without approval, sparking global alarm over press freedom and political repression. This isn’t the first time these outlets have faced government pressure, with past raids and shutdowns tied to critical reporting. Critics warn of a dangerous slide toward authoritarianism, while supporters credit the president’s family with stability and economic growth ahead of his seventh term and rumored succession plans. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/24e7333aa0cf66e3