Gabon suspends Facebook and TikTok under regulator’s order

Gabonese authorities have imposed an indefinite social media blackout, suspending Facebook and TikTok due to concerns over content inciting conflict and division in society. The ban comes amidst social unrest, with teachers on strike and civil servants threatening to walk off their jobs less than a year after a new president was elected. The High Authority for Communication cited the spread of false information, cyberbullying, and unauthorized disclosure of personal data as reasons for the suspension, emphasizing the need to uphold national unity and stability.

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