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Is Facebook illegal in Uganda?

Partly. Facebook is restricted in Uganda. Blocked in 2021. Reported back in June 2026, but MTN tests still fail.

Blocked since Jan 2021. FotN 2025: it 'remains blocked on some mobile networks'. Press reported access back on 12-13 Jun 2026 (Pulse Uganda) with no UCC statement. OONI 1 Oct-5 Nov 2026: 102 of 102 tests failed on MTN Uganda, where Instagram loaded 100 of 100; AS36924 failed 207 of 224; other networks load.

Source: Freedom House, FotN 2025

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