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5 African Countries That Have Restricted Social Media In 2021
Africa is forming a niche for itself as a continent with zero tolerance for the freedom of expression the internet and social media affords its citizens. About 30 countries have blocked or heavily restricted social media access between 2015 – 2021, especially during elections, protests, demonstrations, or examinations. In 2021 alone, 5 African countries have…
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Freedom Of Expression, The Infeasible Concept In Nigeria
On June 1, 2021, Nigeria’s 78-year-old president via Twitter referenced the Nigerian Civil War of 1967-1970 while threatening fire and brimstone on alleged clamourers of secession in Nigeria. In his words, ” We would treat them in the language they will understand”. A few hours later, the tweet was deleted for violating Twitter’s guidelines on…