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Guinea’s interim government orders fresh internet shutdown ahead of 2-day anti-govt protest
As citizens of Guinea gear up for two days of anti-government protests, the national government has ordered a…
Nigeria lost $82.7m to internet shutdown last year, so it can’t afford another one
The increasing adoption of digital technology in Nigeria in the past decade has led to growth in internet…
WhatsApp introduces proxy to combat internet shutdown and government censorship
In reaction to the recent events in Iran and the restrictions on online communication, WhatsApp has introduced proxy…
Africa lost more than $200m to internet shutdowns in 2022
For one, Africa’s Fourth Industrial Revolution depends on technology, thanks to the continent’s digital-savvy young population and massive…
#EndSARS: 4 Ways You Can Remain Online During an Internet Shutdown
Despite the announced dissolution of the Special Anti- Robbery Squad (SARS) by the IGP, the EndSARS protest across…
Africa Loses $5.3 Billion to Internet Shutdowns in 2019 and Experts See no End to the Trend
Africa lost a whopping $5.295 billion in 2019 alone to internet shutdowns. This is according to a latest…
Internet Shutdowns in Africa and the Dangerous Toll it’s Taking on Technological Advancement
The trend of internet shutdown in Africa is continuing as the government of Benin Republic has blocked internet access…
How Did Internet Shutdown Become a Common Trend in Africa?
The ubiquity of the internet is unquestionable in the 21st century. Thanks to phenomenal growth in communication technology…
Calls and internet to be restored in Zamfara as govt suspends telecoms shutdown
Calls and internet services will be restored in Zamfara State as governor Bello Matawalle has declared the lifting…
