EditorialIPAC: A failed experiment or mere contraption?, By Adamu RabiuClimate change, extreme weather, conflict exacerbate global food crisisIPAC: A failed experiment or mere contraption?, By Adamu RabiuIn recent years, many countries, especially in Africa, have witnessed a disturbing trend of governments resorting to internet shutdowns as a means to suppress dissent and control the flow of information, especially during electioneering periods.
In Senegal, a country with a history of a vast media environment and democratic governance, the media performs an important function of holding authorities accountable while keeping citizens abreast of matters of public importance.mobile internet, days after the president announced an indefinite postponement of the country’s presidential election earlier scheduled for the 25th of February.
Mr Sy said that the imposition of internet shutdowns makes it difficult for him to publish stories on his online news platform, thereby obstructing his work. This can be achieved through advocacy calls, diplomatic pressure and consequential economic sanctions.
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