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Gabon’s media regulator has announced the suspension of social media platforms “until further notice”, saying online content has fuelled conflict and deepened divisions in the country.
In a televised statement last evening, the High Authority for Communication cited the “spread of false information”, “cyberbullying” and the “unauthorized disclosure of personal data” as reasons for the decision. Its spokesperson Jean-Claude Mendome did not specify which platforms would be affected, but WhatsApp, Facebook and TikTok are popular in the country. END