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Paradigm Initiative (PIN) has criticised the internet shutdown imposed in Uganda ahead of Thursday’s general election, describing it as a major setback for digital rights. The digital advocacy group also faulted restrictions on media coverage of protests and demonstrations in a statement it issued on Wednesday, January 14. “These actions constitute serious violations of digital …

The image is used to illustrate internet shutdowns in Africa

Forty-one African countries experienced over 190 internet shutdowns between 2016 and 2024, a new research by members of the African Digital Rights Network has shown. Convened by the Institute of Development Studies, the report is featured in the book ‘Internet Shutdowns in Africa’. It indicates that the number of internet shutdowns across the continent has …

The image is used to illustrate internet shutdowns in Africa

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