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Uganda, Elections & the Internet

Uganda has once again shut down the internet just before the elections....

Jan 14Al JazeeraPolitics

Anthropic's philosopher says we don't know for sure if AI can feel

"The problem of consciousness genuinely is hard," says Anthropic's in-house philosopher. Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images Anthropic's philosopher says we still don't know if AI can fee...

3hBusiness InsiderTechnologyImpact

Uganda: preliminary results begin to emerge

In tonight's edition, in Uganda, the preliminary results of the presidential election are beginning to emerge, indicating that President Museveni holds a substantial lead. Also in South Africa, a majo...

Jan 16France 24Politics

Uganda election: Museveni takes early lead

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni holds a strong lead in early results, while his challenger Bobi Wine says security forces have effectively confined him to his home....

Jan 16Deutsche WellePoliticsImpact

Uganda shuts down internet ahead of election

In tonight's edition, a week after Ugandan authorities denied plans to shut down internet access during this week's presidential elections, public online access is blocked for millions of voters. Also...

Jan 13France 24Politics

Uganda: Crackdown, internet blackout ahead of vote

Uganda's authorities have shut down rights groups, arrested opponents and their supporters, now they've turned off the internet. After 40 years in office, President Yoweri Museveni has no intention of...

Jan 13Deutsche WellePolitics

Tense Uganda goes to vote amid internet blackout

Ugandans lined up outside poll stations after a violent campaign saw hundreds of supporters of President Museveni 's opponent arrested....

Jan 15Deutsche WellePoliticsImpact

Trump sends US armada towards Iran ‘just in case’

Naval forces dispatched to stop Tehran restarting nuclear programme or executing protesters, US president says...

2dFinancial TimesPoliticsImpact

China-founded Shanda’s AI lab boosts Singapore operation, pulling research from China

Frontier research lab MiroMind, a subsidiary of the China-founded multinational firm Shanda Group, has asked some of its staff in Shanghai to relocate to Singapore, according to people with knowledge ...

4dSouth China Morning PostTechnologyImpact

Get ready for legal tech's merger mania

Sona and Mariam Sulakian. Filevine Legal tech giants like Harvey and Filevine are buying startups to add new features to their software. The consolidation is driven by increased demand for legal softw...

2dBusiness InsiderTechnology

Original Tomb Raider Creators Resisted Calls from Japanese Publisher to Make a 'Manga-Style' Lara Croft

One of the original designers of Tomb Raider 's iconic Lara Croft has revealed that Core Design's then-Japanese publisher had asked for the character to be given a "Manga" redesign to "appeal" to Japa...

5dIGNEntertainmentImpact

Uganda braces for tense election as Museveni seeks another win

President Museveni's supporters expect victory for the National Resistance Movement. Meanwhile, a youthful base frustrated by unemployment hopes whoever wins will heed their wishes for a better future...

Jan 14Deutsche WellePoliticsImpact

Bitchat tops app charts in Uganda as authorities cut internet

Ugandan officials claimed that they could also shut down the internet-free, encrypted messaging app last week, but haven't done so yet....

Jan 14CoinTelegraphTechnology

Mandy Moore says motherhood has reshaped her friendships

Mandy Moore says becoming a mom has changed the friends she feels the closest to. Monica Schipper/Getty Images Mandy Moore, 41, says her friendships have evolved ever since she became a mom. "I've...

Jan 15Business InsiderEntertainment

Uganda opposition leader Bobi Wine’s wife hospitalised after soldiers invade home

Uganda’s opposition leader Bobi Wine’s wife was taken to hospital after soldiers invaded their residence, partially undressed and choked her, the couple said. Wine, a pop star-turned-politician, was n...

1dSouth China Morning PostPoliticsImpact

Uganda shuts down internet as Museveni seeks to extend long rule

Ugandan authorities shut down internet access nationwide on Tuesday, two days ahead of elections in which President Yoweri Museveni has overseen a crackdown on the opposition as he seeks to extend his...

Jan 14South China Morning PostPoliticsImpact

Uganda votes for a new president under internet blackout and police crackdown

Ugandans voted ⁠in a tense national election on Thursday after an often violent campaign and internet shutdown, with President Yoweri Museveni seeking to extend his rule into a fifth decade. Museveni ...

Jan 15France 24PoliticsImpact

Ask Gavin Newsom: The future of capitalism is on the agenda at Davos

California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he will attend Davos to counter President Donald Trump. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Business Insider is thinking a lot about the future of capitalism. So, it seems, ...

Jan 18Business InsiderPoliticsImpact

Uganda: Africa’s longest-serving leader, Yoweri Museveni, seeks to extend 40-year rule

In Uganda, millions prepare to vote in a presidential election steeped in tension and controversy. President Yoweri Museveni, Africa’s longest-serving leader, is seeking a seventh term in office, but ...

Jan 15France 24PoliticsImpact

Report: Harrison-Nunes UFC 324 title clash ppd.

Kayla Harrison's highly anticipated UFC title defense against Amanda Nunes has reportedly been postponed after Harrison underwent surgery this week to repair herniated discs in her neck....

Jan 14ESPNSportsImpact
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