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ISMAIL AKWEI
BY Ismail Akwei, 9:18am June 13, 2018,

These African leaders are so scared of the internet that they want it banned

ISMAIL AKWEI
by Ismail Akwei, 9:18am June 13, 2018,

These African leaders are so scared of the internet that they want it banned
Hailemariam Desalegn – Ethiopia

The former Ethiopian Prime Minister, until his resignation this year, oversaw months of internet ban in the country to quell anti-government demonstrations in Oromia and other parts of the country.

New Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali ordered the restoration of internet across the country, a day after the resignation of his predecessor, as part of measures to bring peace to the troubled country.

Last Edited by:Ismail Akwei Updated: June 13, 2018

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