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, Ghana gains over 500 new citizens as the latest eager cohort of diasporic visitors celebrate their heritage in a naturalization ceremony in Accra. And, in Senegal, fans of the Lions of Teranga are ramping up  for the semi-final match against Egypt, not least when it comes to selling merch.