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Restricting digital media is a gamble for African leaders

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Restricting digital media is a gamble for African leaders

Jeffrey Conroy-Krutz 3 May 2021

Ethiopians read newspapers in Addis Ababa on June 24. Following what the government refers to as a failed attempted coup, access to the internet was cut and journalists were arrested. Credit: CPJ/Reuters/Tiksa Negeri.

Media Freedom

In era of reform, Ethiopia still reverts to old tactics to censor press

Muthoki Mumo 10 Jul 2019

Security forces are seen on June 22 in Nouakchott, Mauritania. Two journalists have been arrested and the internet has been cut throughout the country following elections on June 22. Credit: CPJ/AFP/Sia Kambou.

Media Freedom

Internet shutdown in Mauritania, media arrests

8 Jul 2019

Gabonese soldiers stand in front of the headquarters of the national broadcaster in Libreville on January 7, 2019, after a failed coup. Gabon shut down the internet and broadcasting services following the coup attempt. Credit: CPJ/AFP/Steve Jordan.

Media Freedom

Gabon internet blackout after coup attempt

11 Jan 2019

AU called on to intervene in Cameroon internet shutdown

Media

AU called on to intervene in Cameroon internet shutdown

20 Apr 2017

Media

Gabon under internet blackout as it awaits key poll ruling

19 Sep 2016

Sudan internet back up

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Sudan internet back up

27 Sep 2013

Sudan cut off from internet

Digital

Sudan cut off from internet

26 Sep 2013

Yahoo! says new rules to pave way for accreditation

Online Media

Yahoo! says new rules to pave way for accreditation

6 Jun 2013

Internet

Greek hospitals, university hit in student server shutdown

14 Nov 2012

Online Media

Malaysia to review law after web 'blackout' protest

15 Aug 2012

Digital

EGYPT: Embattled regime cuts internet services

Cam McGrath 31 Jan 2011

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