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“Stifled Democracy;” Since 2015, 20 African countries have experienced internet shutdowns during elections
Africa is home to over 50 countries and territories with many of them governed by elected leaders, but…
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…
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…
History repeats itself in Sudan as military junta shut down internet after coup
Sudan is currently experiencing an internet shutdown in the aftermath of a coup on Monday, Oct. 25. The…
Social Media Roundup: #InternetShutdownUganda, Bobi Wine, #BussItChallenge and Other Trending Stories
Happy new year guys! Trust you had a great week. While you’re going about your weekend plans, take…
Ugandan Govt Shuts Down Internet 2 Days to Elections as Battle Against Big Tech Rages
Between freedom of speech and freedom after speech lies the people of Uganda who currently find themselves caught…
#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…
Millions of Lives Disrupted as Ethiopia Shuts Down Internet Following Protests Over the Shooting of Popular Oromo Singer
Following the protest that ensued after the killing of popular Oromo singer, Hachalu Hundessa on Monday in Addis…
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…
Egypt Steps Up Social Media Crackdown on its Citizens with Police Intimidation
In a bid to curb dissent and online social movements fueling protests against the present government, the Egyptian…
