Opposition politicians and businesses in Gabon have voiced strong criticism following the government’s decision to suspend access to several social media platforms. HAC Announcement On Tuesday, the High Authority for Communication (HAC) announced restrictions on services including Instagram and YouTube, citing concerns that online posts were fueling conflict and division.…
Gabon’s media regulator announced Tuesday the suspension of social media platforms “until further notice”, citing concerns that online content was fueling division and undermining national stability. Reasons for the Ban In a televised statement, Jean-Claude Mendome, spokesman for the High Authority for Communication, said the decision was prompted by “inappropriate,…