Gabon’s Digital Curtain: Social Media Suspended Amidst Political Tensions
Gabon has suspended access to social media platforms, citing the spread of inappropriate and defamatory content. The measure comes amidst increasing tensions as critics argue this is a move by the country's leader to suppress dissent. The suspension has severely affected popular platforms like WhatsApp, Meta, and TikTok.
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- Gabon
The government of Gabon has enforced a suspension on social media and digital platforms nationwide, citing inappropriate content that undermines national security and human dignity.
This decision, announced by Jean Claude Franck Mendome of the High Authority for Communication, comes amidst growing criticism of the leadership of Gen. Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema.
Platforms like Meta and TikTok, as well as WhatsApp, have faced significant disruptions, impacting communication for many Gabonese citizens.
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