After four years, the people of Uganda are set to reunite with Facebook.
The Ugandan government had banned the platform in 2021 but has recently been holding discussions to lift the ban.
The ban was implemented due to the platform’s involvement in politics, particularly during the presidential elections.
Facebook’s management had removed government-linked accounts, citing them as bots, which led to a backlash from the Ugandan government. As a result, the ban had a negative economic impact on the country.
The platform was used by 2.5 million Ugandans, and now, with the expected lifting of the ban before the end of the year, it is anticipated that there will be positive economic recovery.
The lifting of the ban is expected to benefit small businesses, offering them opportunities for profit. Additionally, digital marketing is expected to become cheaper and easier. The lifting of the ban will also help Ugandans engage on a global scale.
However, there are rumors that the government may lift the ban with some restrictions or censorship.