Politics

Gabon Lifts Eight-Month Social Media Ban

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Gabon has lifted an eight-month ban on social media platforms that had been implemented following widespread protests and criticism.

Gabon lifted an eight-month social media ban that had sparked widespread protests and criticism.
The government originally imposed the restrictions last February, citing concerns that online content was exacerbating conflict and deepening divisions.
Gabon has a population of approximately 2.5 million people.
Platforms affected by the ban included Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram.
Following the ban, many citizens used VPN services to bypass restrictions and access social media.
The ban was enacted amid social unrest and strikes by teachers and government employees citing low wages and poor working conditions.
Opposition parties criticized the social media ban as an abuse of power.