Focus on Africa - Gabon social media suspension
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For the second week, Gabon has suspended social media platforms like Whatsapp, YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram - in a move it says is aimed at curbing the spread of false information and cyberbullying. What does this mean for the youth, as well as the right to access information in the country?
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Presenter: Nkechi Ogbonna
Producers: Bella Twine and Basma El Atti
Technical Producer: Herbert Masua
Senior Producer: Charles Gitonga
Editors: Samuel Murunga and Maryam Abdalla
Published on Monday, 23rd February 2026.
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