<![CDATA[From Messaging Apps to Satellites: Uganda Tightens the Digital Space]]>

<![CDATA[From Messaging Apps to Satellites: Uganda Tightens the Digital Space]]>

Beyond social platforms, access to alternative connectivity is also under pressure. Recent reports indicate the Ugandan government has moved to restrict imports of Starlink equipment, which can provide high-speed connections independent of local infrastructure.

Taken together, limits on satellite internet and threats of social media shutdowns suggest a broader effort to control information flows. In that environment, tools like Bitchat — which bypass both telecom networks and satellites — become especially attractive to those seeking uninterrupted communication.

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