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Gabonese presidency defends social media shutdown
Filed: Feb 20, 2026 at 5:04 PM ET
Summary: Authorities claim the shutdown is necessary for social cohesion and national security.
WHO: Gabonese presidency
WHAT: defends social media shutdown
WHEN: Feb 20, 2026 at 4:05 PM ET
WHERE: Gabon
WHY: to preserve social cohesion, political stability, and national security
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