Gabon restores social media access after eight-month ban
By The BriefBrief
Gabonese authorities restored access to social media after an eight-month ban. The authorities had justified the ban by saying online content was fuelling conflict; the media regulator said it imposed the restriction in February, citing content it said was stoking conflict and division. The opposition condemned the ban as an abuse of power.
WHO:Gabonese authorities
WHAT:Restored access to social media after an eight-month ban.
WHEN:Reported Oct 25, 2026 at 10:39 AM ET
WHERE:Gabon
WHY:The reason for restoring access was not reported.
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