[kictanet] Internet shut down in Gabon as tensions rise following controversial presidential elections — Quartz

[Liz Orembo]

Ali

Internet Access in Africa is still seen as a privilege, that's why we have
a '*stima zimerudi*' reaction and everyone moves on, yet there are
livelihoods that depend on the Internet.

Not much conversation is carried on afterwards to make the responsible
officials account for their actions.

On Sun, Sep 4, 2016 at 3:28 PM, Ali Hussein via kictanet <
kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:

> Listers
>
> Seems like it's now the nome as part of stealing elections that the
> Internet is shut down in African countries.
>
> http://qz.com/771996/gabon-is-the-latest-african-country-to-
> shut-down-its-internet-as-election-protests-grow/
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Liz.

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