Uganda ordered a temporary internet shutdown and deployed soldiers across Kampala two days before the presidential election scheduled for January 15, 2026, intensifying concerns over civic space and election transparency. Authorities said the blackout would curb misinformation, fraud and incitement;…

An Iranian member of parliament warned that protests could return “with greater intensity” unless the government addresses public grievances, as authorities continued a security crackdown during the largest demonstrations seen in years. Parliamentarian Mohammadreza Sabaghian, who represents a constituency in…