Uganda's army chief orders closure of major media outlets

Uganda's army chief, who is also the son of President Yoweri Museveni, has reportedly ordered the closure of several prominent independent media outlets. The Nation Media Group, which owns the affected outlets, stated it is under "military siege." Armed soldiers have been deployed outside the group's headquarters in Kampala, according to the Daily Monitor newspaper. Television stations NTV and Spark TV have been taken off air, alongside other newspapers and radio outlets belonging to the group. This action has led to significant concerns regarding media freedom in the country.

Sources: BBC News — World