Gabon restores social media access after an eight-month ban
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Eight Months of Blackout, a Legal Arsenal: The Negotiated Return of Social Media in Gabon (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
Gabon lifted the suspension of social media in force since February 17 on October 24. The return comes with a new legal framework: removal within 24 hours, an end to online anonymity, a digital age of majority of 16, and rules on AI-generated content.
Gabon: After eight-month shutdown, social networks accessible again under tighter control (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
Social networks are accessible again in Gabon as of 24 October 2026, after more than eight months of suspension ordered on 17 February. The High Authority for Communication (HAC) announced the lifting of the measure, citing a new legal framework and stronger cooperation with platforms.
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