Senegal is grappling with a temporary internet shutdown imposed by authorities in the wake of President Macky Sall’s indefinite postponement of the presidential election, initially scheduled for February 25, 2024. Widespread protests erupted following the announcement, prompting the government to take measures to curb the spread of what they termed “hateful and subversive messages” on social networks.<\/p>\n
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Moussa Bocar Thiam, the Minister of Communication, Telecommunications, and Digital Affairs, announced the suspension of mobile data internet on Sunday at 10 p.m., attributing the decision to the dissemination of inflammatory messages amidst threats to public order.<\/p>\n
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International organizations, including the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), have expressed concerns over the internet shutdown, calling on the Senegalese government to restore internet access. The move has raised questions about freedom of information and communication during a critical period of political tension.<\/p>\n
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Furthermore, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has urged Senegalese authorities to promptly select a new date for the presidential election, emphasizing the need for a transparent and timely electoral process to address the growing unrest in the country.<\/p>\n
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