Simple English News Daily Friday 16th January 2026. Uganda election. Greenland talks. UK children screens. Iran offline. Italy pandoro fraud. China living check...
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Jan 15, 2026 Uganda's election is marred by internet shutdowns as tensions rise between Museveni and challenger Bobby Wine. Benin opens up citizenship applications for those with ancestry links, while Denmark boosts its military presence in Greenland. A UK study reveals screen time in young kids harms vocabulary development. Chiara Ferragni is acquitted in a high-profile fraud case involving charity sales. In Haiti, an operation targets gang leader Barbecue amidst rising violence, and Iran faces protests after internet blackouts.
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Election, Internet Blackouts And Offline Apps
- Uganda's election featured serious allegations of rigging and an internet blackout linked to limiting communication during voting.
- Protesters and candidates report people used offline apps like BitChat to communicate when networks were shut down.
Benin Expands Citizenship By Heritage
- Benin now allows people with Beninese ancestry to claim citizenship using documents or a DNA test.
- The change opens citizenship to many descendants in the Americas whose ancestors were taken from West Africa.
Tension Over Military Presence In Greenland
- Denmark and several European countries are increasing military presence in Greenland amid debate over sovereignty and US interest.
- Danish officials stressed protecting Greenland's territorial integrity and the right to self-determination.