Social media suspended in Gabon for 'spreading of false information'

Gabon Pulls Plug On Facebook and TikTok Amid Anti-Government Protests

Social media platforms including Facebook and TikTok were no longer available in Gabon on Wednesday, AFP journalists and a watchdog said, after regulators suspended them over security concerns amid anti-government protests.

Eye on Africa - Gabon suspends access to social media amid teachers' strike

In tonight's edition, Gabon suspends major social media platforms, including Facebook and TikTok, amid an anti-government teachers’ strike. Also, Brent Bozell, Trump’s controversial pick for US ambassador,…

Hard Numbers: Gabon suspends social media, Bulgaria to hold yet another election, Japan puts some money on the table, Philippine vice president declares presidential run

2.5 million: The population of Gabon who can no longer get onto certain social media platforms, like YouTube and TikTok, after the government suspended access on Tuesday. The government said that the platforms were spreading “hateful and abusive” content online, but it comes as the oil-producing African state faces growing protests over high costs of living.8: The number of parliamentary elections Bulgaria will have held in almost five years onc…

Gabon blocks social media 'until further notice' as VPN demand soars

Gabon has blocked major social media platforms "until further notice," citing national security. Here is why VPN demand is currently up by 8,000% as residents look to stay connected.

Gabon Suspends Social Media as Cost-of-Living Protests Spread

Gabon’s media regulator suspended all social media platforms until further notice, as the government faces growing protests over the high cost of living.

Social media suspended in Gabon 'until further notice': media regulator

Gabon's media regulator on Tuesday announced the suspension of social media platforms "until further notice", blaming content posted online for stoking conflict and division in society