African countries where internet connection was disrupted or shut down

Nduta Waweru April 10, 2018

African countries where internet connection was disrupted or shut down

Protesters celebrate attempted coup in Burundi. The Star

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Burundi:  blocked mobile social media amid protests aimed at stopping President Pierre Nkurunziza’s third-term bid.

The Gambia: shut down the internet and international calls ahead f the November 2016 elections.

Gabon: in 2016, shut down the internet following the announcement that president Ali Bongo was re-elected for a second seven-year term.

Somalia, Algeria, Egypt, Uganda, Congo and Ghana have also shut down the internet.

 

 

Last Edited by:Nduta Waweru Updated: April 10, 2018

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