Internet shutdowns in Africa: A human rights and democratic crisis

Summary

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan attends her inauguration ceremony in Dodoma, Tanzania, Nov. 3, 2025. – Alle Rechte vorbehalten IMAGO / XinhuaInternet shutdowns have become a growing threat to Africa’s democracy. They are an increasingly common part of the authoritarian toolkit used by governments to control information and suppress dissent. Here's why you should care.