⚠️ Confirmed: Live network data show a nation-scale internet blackout is now in effect across #Gabon on election day; authorities claim the measure is intended to "prevent the spread of calls for violence" as a curfew is imposed 📉

📰 Read more: https://netblocks.org/reports/internet-cut-in-gabon-on-election-day-Q8oxM3An

⚠️ Update: Metrics show that the internet shutdown in #Gabon is in place for a third day; service was cut on election day Saturday along with a curfew and bans on international media; President Bongo's family has ruled the country since 1967

📰 Report: https://netblocks.org/reports/internet-cut-in-gabon-on-election-day-Q8oxM3An

⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show a partial restoration of internet connectivity in #Gabon, days after a nationwide blackout was imposed during elections.

This morning, military officers said they had taken power to end President Bongo's leadership.

📰 Report: https://netblocks.org/reports/internet-cut-in-gabon-on-election-day-Q8oxM3An

ℹ️ Update: Metrics show that internet connectivity has been largely restored in #Gabon after military officers seized power; the nationwide blackout had been imposed on election weekend by President Ali Bongo, who is now under house arrest 📈

📰 Report: https://netblocks.org/reports/internet-cut-in-gabon-on-election-day-Q8oxM3An

Amis au #Gabon, vous pouvez utiliser ce service de Netblocks pour aider à vérifier l’état de votre connexion Internet et les perturbations éventuelles des réseaux sociaux.
https://api.webprobe.org

⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show multiple online platforms are now restricted in #Gabon after the High Authority for Communication (HAC) announced the immediate suspension of social media in the country, citing its use to disseminate "inappropriate" content among other grievances