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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…
Economic impact of internet shutdowns from 2019-2023 as governments get bolder
Government internet disruptions have cost the global economy $42.71 billion since 2019, and resulted in 445 significant internet…
#FreeSenegal: ‘Our people are literally suffering!’ due to intermittent internet shutdowns
Technext had earlier reported that social media had been restricted following the arrest of opposition leader, Ousmane Sonko,…
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…