Bitchat Downloads Spike in Uganda as Government Prepares Internet Shutdown for Election
Bitchat becomes Uganda’s most downloaded app as the government prepares an internet shutdown for the upcoming election, reigniting fears of digital repression.
Bitchat becomes Uganda’s most downloaded app as the government prepares an internet shutdown for the upcoming election, reigniting fears of digital repression.
Ugandan authorities claim to block Bitchat, but developers argue its decentralized design makes shutdowns difficult.
Uganda’s opposition leader Bobi Wine promotes the decentralized messaging app Bitchat amid fears of an internet blackout, leading to a significant spike in searches and adoption.
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