South Africa, Jan. 6 -- The authorities have detained hundreds of opposition supporters ahead of the 15 January election, which will again pit the 81-year-old Museveni against the 43-year-old pop-star-turned politician Bobi Wine.

"Live broadcasting or streaming of riots, unlawful processions, or violent incidents is prohibited, as it can escalate tensions and spread panic," the Ministry of Information Communication and Technology said in a statement.

Authorities often describe anti-government protests as riots.

The ministry also prohibited the dissemination of any content it described as "inciting, hateful or violent".

More than 50 people were killed before the last election in 2021 in crackdowns by security forces against Wine suppor...