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Real event · sports · 2026-10-25

Gabon says access to social media restored after eight-month ban

Final verdict announced: October 26, 2026 at 12:01 PM ET

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Gabon says access to social media restored after eight-month ban

The authorities had justified the ban by saying online content was fuelling conflict.

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The ban lasted for eight months and was controversial.

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