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Uganda disputed social media tax to be reviewed

Musician and MP Robert Kyagulanyi led a demonstration against the taxes. [AFP]

Uganda is reviewing its decision to impose taxes on the use of social media and on money transactions by mobile phone, following a public backlash.

Prime Minister Ruhakana Rugunda made the announcement soon after police broke up a protest against the taxes.

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