Senegal dragged to court over internet shutdowns
The move has been hailed as a critical step towards holding individuals accountable for the internet restrictions imposed between June and August of last year.
Amadou Ndiaye
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Senegal continues to restrict internet access
NetBlocks, which monitors cyber security and governance, issued an update on Tuesday evening, verifying that internet access was still restricted.
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Gabon restores internet following military takeover
Gabonese were cut off from the internet for more than three days during a critical election time.
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Reports of internet disruptions in Zimbabwe
NetBlocks, an international monitoring organisation that monitors cyber security and internet governance, revealed the internet had been affected.
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Africa bears the brunt of internet shutdowns
Research by Surfshark and Netblocks raises stat that eight out of ten Africans have been impacted by internet and social media censorship.
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Zimbabwe throttles the internet as political wrangling intensifies
Industry watchdogs confirm restricted internet during recent political rally held by government’s main opposition.
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Burkina Faso mobile internet disrupted as anti-government protests rage
Mobile internet connectivity down since Saturday.
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Internet partially restored in Sudan amid ongoing protests
Restrictions on social media remain in place.
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Internet is down in Sudan as coup attempt unfolds
Netblocks confirms that connectivity via mobile phones and fixed platforms has been disrupted.
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Zambia follows through on internet blackout threat
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram inaccessible since 12 August.
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Internet blackout may have cost Uganda US$9m
NetBlocks, a digital rights organisation estimates the impact on digital services, including mobile money.
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Ethiopia losing US$4.5 million daily due to internet shut down
Nationwide shutdown following coup attempt.