Johannes Mager

A former Digital Ambassador to Uganda, and for now: Full-time Daddy again
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[Unwanted Witness @UnwantedWitness]

"Shutting down the internet isn't justifiable in any way" - @kiizaeron

#KeepitOn
#internetshutdown
#UgandaDecides2021

[Johannes Mager @Digi_Jo]

Such sad news from #Uganda 🇺🇬
After blocking internet access for 5 days during Jan 2021 elections and continued social media restrictions, government now even threatens to arrest VPN users 😔
#KeepitOn

https://t.co/osX2WPhAdd via @DailyMonitor

[Unwanted Witness @UnwantedWitness]

Any #internetshutdown should be grounded in the international #HumanRights principles of proportionality, necessity, and legality.

#InternetShutdown shouldn’t be used as an emotional retaliation tool.

Read More: https://t.co/MtnNIHIiLE

#keepiton
#UgandaDecides2021

[The Observer @observerug]

#Uganda minister of State for ICT and National Guidance Peter Ogwang says as far gov't is concerned, all Ugandans are supposed to be currently off #socialmedia. He has warned all those "illegally accessing social media using #VPN". Guess what, the minister is also on #KeepItOn

[NetBlocks @netblocks]

Update: It's now Saturday in #Uganda where citizens remain disconnected following contested elections held amid a near-total internet blackout. Real-time network data show national connectivity at just 13% of ordinary levels 📵📉 #UgandaDecides2021

📰 https://t.co/0qQtBcr4Fc

[NetBlocks @netblocks]

Update: It's now 6 pm in #Uganda where vote counting is under way amidst a national information blackout. Real-time network data show internet connectivity at just 12% of ordinary levels, with poll results expected in 48 hours 📵📉 #UgandaDecides2021

📰 https://t.co/0qQtBc9tgC

[Zoe Flood @Zoe_Flood]

To read more about this election's significance, and the tensions surrounding it, here are some preview pieces:

@patuhaire for @BBCAfrica:
https://t.co/m6jbHnGkEH

@Lattif for @nytimes: https://t.co/1mpYjXqGrd

@ea_akin @samoki22 for @guardian – https://t.co/v0Q0FTXGWf

[Samira Sawlani @samirasawlani]

Election Day in Uganda-ppl to follow (internet blocked but some are managing to get online)

@qataharraymond @patuhaire @observerug @Natabaalo @Snduhukire @MwesigyeWalter @RosebellK
@bamulanzeki @eyderp @cipesaug @pmwesige @Elirri @namlyd @SolomonSerwanjj @WaihigaMwaura @C_SOI

[Anna Reuß @reussae]

Good to see a handful of journalists in #Uganda having found their way onto Twitter despite the internet shutdown. So far, I can see @qataharraymond, @C_SOI, @eyderp & @rakidi. Follow them for updates & let me know of any others reporting from the ground.

[Johannes Mager @Digi_Jo]

Great news - the @SDG_Academy is working on moving all their content to a @creativecommons BY-NC license. This will allow free sharing and remixing of training materials - at least in non-commercial contexts.
A great start towards opening up their fantastic material 👍

[The SDG Academy @SDG_Academy]

We are actively working to move our back catalog to a CC BY-NC license, but some items are not yet officially "open." Please review individual courses and videos in our SDG Academy Library for terms, and contact us with questions if you're not sure.

[Johannes Mager @Digi_Jo]

Contribute towards the efforts to build Luganda voice technologies with @AIR_lab_MUK, @mozilla and @fair_forward by @giz_gmbh 🇺🇬

[The Makerere AI and Data Science Research Lab @AIR_lab_MUK]

Contribute towards the efforts to build Luganda voice technologies.
Donate your voice here: https://t.co/qNMLj4rS7J

[Johannes Mager @Digi_Jo]

The power of data visualisation 💪 #USElection2020

[Johannes Mager @Digi_Jo]

“Did you know that much of the stress, agitation and uncertainty about the election result in the United States over the past two days did not have to happen?”

...and you are telling me NOW? #USElection2020

https://t.co/cc5YqHxtHi

[Gesa Bräutigam @GERonAfrica]

In #Uganda🇺🇬, presidential candidates Bobi Wine and Patrick Amuriat were temporarily detained on Tuesday. This is not a good start for a free, fair and peaceful election campaign. A level playing field is crucial for #democracy.

[Johannes Mager @Digi_Jo]

Exciting webinar on "Commercialization of the 4IR" coming up this week Thursday with @EaCenit, @EABCArusha, @StartHub_Africa and @eacgiz. Looking forward to some inspiring insights 😊
Dial in through MS Teams!

[CENIT@EA @EaCenit]

Save the Date! @EaCenit in collaboration with @EABCArusha brings you an insightful ICT4Business webinar on "Commercialization of The 4th Industrial Revolution" on 5 November 2020 from 2PM. Don’t miss out to hear from our key speakers & panelists.
#Digitalization @jumuiya @eacgiz

[Charles Lister @Charles_Lister]

WHAT.

A Dutch researcher managed to log into @realDonaldTrump's Twitter account by guessing his password ("maga2020"), which had no 2-step verification.

https://t.co/UriCETV6qX

[Aine @Ruthaine]

Monday October 19, will see the kickoff of the #KampalaGeopolitics conference this year - a virtual gathering live on @nbstv.

@kasujja @cobbo3 @ikomui @KriefSabrina HE @massi_mazzanti
among others will be speaking!

@JaAniambossou @KasUganda @AFKampala @FrenchEmbassyUg

[TokPower Uganda @TokPowerU]

Good morning, welcome to Day 2 of #SaveTheMessengerUg Campaign which is running from the 12th-26th October 2020.

It is aimed at creating awareness on the plight of #journalists and other #media content creators who have often times suffered violations & abuses in Uganda.

[Johannes Mager @Digi_Jo]

Jitsi @ https://t.co/YJEaRmjiSs 🤩

[mailbox_org @mailbox_org]

"Darling, we need to talk!" - If it has to be more than #eMail: Secure #videoconferences with @mailbox_org! From now on in our Online-#Office. #Privacy #DigitalSovereignty #GermanCloud Try it out now: https://t.co/myPOpLHBiQ

[Johannes Mager @Digi_Jo]

"The backyard where it happened" 🤔
#TrumpHasCovid

[Jim Roberts @nycjim]

This photo shows only part of the tightly packed crowd at the Saturday event.
https://t.co/b5tI2OFnz6