Internet shutdowns in Africa technology, rights and power edited by Felicia Anthonio and Tony Roberts

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Anthonio, Felicia, editor, author.

Roberts, Tony, 1963- editor, author.

Series:

Digital Africa (Series)

Digital Africa series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Internet--Access control--Political aspects--Africa.

Internet.

Internet--Access control--Government policy--Africa.

Right to Internet access--Africa.

Right to Internet access.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

New York Zed Books 2025

Summary:

"Authored entirely by African researchers, this open access book provides ten in-depth case studies of state-sponsored internet shutdowns across all regions of Africa. In so doing, it offers the first-ever comparative analysis of how African states use internet shutdowns as tools to close civic space, suppress opposition, and maintain power, all of which produces actionable recommendations"-- Provided by publisher

Contents:

Introduction Tony Roberts & Felicia Anthonio Zimbabwe Nompilo Simanje DRC Arsene Tungali Zambia Susan Mwape Ethiopia Yohannes Eneyew Ayalew and Lea Mehari Redae Sudan Khattab Hamad Nigeria Thobekile Matimbe and Charles Kajoloweka Chad Qemal Affagnon Senegal Ababacar Diop Burkina Faso Harold Adjaho Algeria Kassem Mnejja Uganda Juliet Nanfuka Conclusion Tony Roberts & Felicia Anthonio

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index

Description based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher; resource not viewed

Other Format:

Print version Internet shutdowns in Africa

ISBN:

9781350464315

1350464317

9781350464308

1350464309

OCLC:

1518947790

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license