Gabon Lifts Eight-Month Social Media Ban Following Criticism
Gabon has lifted an eight-month suspension of major social media platforms, restoring access to services widely used for communication, news,...
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Iran Partially Restores Internet After Nearly Three-Month Shutdown
Iranian authorities on Tuesday partially restored internet connectivity after an almost three-month nationwide shutdown imposed during the country’s war with...
Kenya Seeks KSh 2.7 Billion for AI System to Monitor Online Conversations
Kenya’s government is seeking KSh 2.7 billion ($21 million) from parliament to fund a new AI-powered system designed to monitor...
Falana Wins $25,000 Case Against Meta as Nigerian Court Rejects “Just a Platform” Defence
In a landmark judgment that could redefine how big tech operates in Nigeria, a Lagos State High Court has ruled...
Uganda Shuts Down Internet Ahead of January 15 Elections
Uganda has imposed a nationwide Internet shutdown just days before its general elections, cutting off public access to online services...
Uganda Government Rules Out Internet Shutdown Ahead of January 15 Elections
Uganda’s government has confirmed that no decision has been made to restrict Internet access during the upcoming January 15, 2026...
Lawyers Advise Victims of Non-Consensual Nude Photo Leaks to Seek Civil, Criminal Remedies
Some legal experts have advised victims whose nude images were shared online without consent to seek both civil and criminal...
Kenya Blocks Telegram as Protests Intensify and Government Tightens Media Controls
Kenya has begun blocking access to Telegram as anti-government protests flare across the country, prompting concerns of digital censorship and...