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Podcast: The Daily Discourse
Episode: #ShutDownEverywhereYouGo report
Description: Internet shutdowns have risen to and all-time high. According to the 2024 Access Now report, there were 21 blackouts in 15 countries on the African continent. Due to the report, the African Commission for Human and People’s Rights passed a resolution on internet shutdowns (ACHPR.Res.580) and elections since March last year. On a more global scale, 296 shutdowns have taken place across 54 countries. This reflects societies that access to the internet is becoming precarious. Our next guest has written a report that uncovers the role of local telecommunication giants in human rights abuses when it comes to internet shutdowns. Th...