Uganda Cuts Internet Days Before Presidential Election - The New York Times
Google News • 1/14/2026
Summary
Uganda has cut internet access days before its presidential election. President Yoweri Museveni is seeking a seventh term after four decades in power. The election features a pop star politician, Bobi Wine, who aims to end Museveni's long rule. Voters are facing a military presence in the streets amid the crackdown.
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
95d
Age
1
Sources
from cluster
2266
Hours Since Seen
Final Score0/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusArchived
Recency Multiplier0% (0.5^2266/48)
Hero EligibleNo
Score is 0 because recency decay (0.5^2266/48 = 0.000000) reduced it below 0.5
Score BreakdownRisk 50
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 94 days - proven survivor
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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