BlogFreedom of ExpressionThe shutdown has ended, but Cameroonians are still feeling the impactIt has come without fanfare, and with widespread lack of confidence in its permanency, but the latest internet shutdown in Anglophone Cameroon has largely come to an end.…1 March 2018
BlogFreedom of ExpressionMedia “switch-off” in Kenya: a looming threat to pluralist societyIn a guest post, Grace Mutung’u argues that regardless of the rationale, switching off four TV channels in Kenya is a disproportionate measure that interferes with the right to free expression. …7 February 2018
BlogFreedom of ExpressionIn Cameroon and Spain, network shutdowns and interference as violence eruptsSpain imports internet shutdowns to Europe, as Cameroon disrupts the internet again, with shocking violence in both countries.…2 October 2017
BlogFreedom of ExpressionDispatches from an internet shutdown — TogoVictims of the internet shutdown in Togo share their stories.…22 September 2017
BlogFreedom of ExpressionIf an internet shutdown changed your life, you may be able to help us stop themWe’re launching a new project to collect stories of people impacted by internet shutdowns. Here’s what we’ve learned so far.…11 September 2017
BlogFreedom of ExpressionLaunching STOP: the #KeepItOn internet shutdown trackerOur new internet shutdown tracker reveals that the number of shutdowns continue to rise around the world.…7 September 2017
Press ReleasesAs polls close, Kenya upholds freedom of expression by keeping internet onThere are still crucial moments to come in the election, but for now the information is flowing.…8 August 2017
BlogFreedom of ExpressionUpdate: Major regulator in Kenya pledges not to shut down internetThe Communications Authority and an opposition candidate condemned internet shutdowns, but wavered on hate speech. It’s time for the president to speak out.…3 August 2017
BlogFreedom of ExpressionNew research shows why Kenya must #KeepitOn during electionAn internet shutdown would have a devastating impact on Kenya’s booming digital economy and human rights. …14 July 2017
BlogFreedom of ExpressionWe need to stop shutting down the internet for school examsA, B, C, or D — all of the above? Governments worldwide are shutting down the internet to prevent exam cheating.…16 May 2017
Press ReleasesFreedom of ExpressionVictory in Cameroon: after 94 days, the internet is back onWith little explanation, the government has restored the internet after millions in losses to the economy.…20 April 2017
Press ReleasesFreedom of Expression30 governments step it up to denounce internet shutdowns at RightsCon BrusselsThe bold statement from the Freedom Online Coalition is an important step in preventing internet shutdowns from becoming the new normal.…6 April 2017
