A Familiar Pattern—and a Global Trend

[johnblockbuster]

This marks the third consecutive Ugandan election affected by an internet shutdown, following similar actions during the 2016 and 2021 votes under long-time president Yoweri Museveni. Each time, officials cited security concerns, while opponents warned of information suppression.

Beyond Uganda, Bitchat has emerged as a global fallback during crises—from protests in Nepal and Madagascar to natural disasters in Jamaica. As governments increasingly control digital access, the surge in tools like Bitchat highlights a growing demand for resilient, censorship-resistant communication worldwide.

[cryptobro]

every blackout just turns apps like bitchat into global contingency tools