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Uganda Halts Vote Campaigning in Some Areas, Opposition Cries Foul

Reuters

   KAMPALA - Uganda suspended all campaigning for January's presidential
   poll in the capital and 10 populous districts Saturday, citing
   coronavirus risks, but critics said the real reason was the
   opposition's popularity in these areas.

   The East African country is scheduled to hold a presidential election
   on January 14.
   "The Independent Electoral Commission has suspended campaign meetings
   in districts and cities categorized by the Ministry of Health as having
   high spread of Coronavirus. From December 26, 2020, no campaign
   meetings will be held in Mbarara, Kabarole, Luwero, Kasese, Masaka,
   Wakiso, Jinja, Kalungu, Kazo, Kampala City and Tororo," said commission
   spokesman Paul Bukenya in a statement.

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