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Two RFI journalists denied entry or removed from Uganda during election period

Civic Space & Media Freedom Disputed Uganda (national) Jan 2026 (day not reported) Severity: 2/5

Two French journalists working for Radio France Internationale were prevented from working in Uganda earlier in January, ChimpReports reported, citing RSF: one was refused entry at the border and the other was escorted to a return flight soon after arriving. Officials said their accreditation did not cover the presidential election, which RSF disputed.

A national event, not tied to one district.

Disputed: Ugandan officials say the journalists' accreditation did not authorise election coverage, while RSF says they complied with procedures.

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