Gabon: five months without social media, what’s next for digital communication?

Five months have passed since social media platforms were blocked in the Gabon. The decision, announced by the High Authority of Communication (HAC) on February 17, remains in place, with no clear timeline for reversal. Initially justified as a response to the spread of hate speech, misinformation, and threats to national security, the prolonged shutdown has left both citizens and businesses in a state of uncertainty.

By Pierre Tchuente — Security and Policy Analyst