Gabon’s authorities restored access to social media after an eight-month ban. The media regulator imposed the ban in February, blaming online content for stoking conflict and division; the opposition condemned it as an abuse of power.
WHO:Gabon’s authorities
WHAT:Restored access to social media after an eight-month ban.
WHEN:Reported Oct 25, 2026 at 11:37 AM ET
WHERE:Gabon
WHY:The reason for restoring access was not reported.
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