Senegal on edge amid violent protests, social media shutdowns

Senegal on edge amid violent protests, social media shutdowns

Growing concern over violent protests in Senegal, and the country’s decision to ban the main opposition party Pastef Les Patriotes, has led to global calls to protect human rights in the West African nation, one long considered a successful model of democracy on the African continent. Social media platform Tik…

Laureen Fagan

Laureen is the editor of Africa Times

Senegal shuts down social media amid tensions over Sonko

Senegal shuts down social media amid tensions over Sonko

Senegal is experiencing Internet and social media service interruptions as protests over the sentencing of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko continue. Users of Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, Instagram, YouTube, Telegram and other services found their access restricted beginning Thursday, according to digital rights monitor NetBlocks. Data for mobile provider Orange (Sonatel) as…

Laureen is the editor of Africa Times