Object

Rights:

The Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)

Abstract:

In Africa, the frequency of politically fuelled internet blockages is increasing. This strengthens authoritarian tendencies and threatens business, for example, in Uganda, where the authorities switched off online access before January's election. This undermined the election's credibility and caused financial losses. Just as much controversy was sparked by Facebook's attempts to restrict content supporting the candidacy of the incumbent, Yoweri Museveni, by shutting down government accounts.

Place of Publishing:

Warsaw

Digitisation Sponsor:

The Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)

Publisher:

The Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)

Issued:

2021.03.01

Format:

PDF

Extent:

616 KB

Identifier:

oai:digit.pism.pl:5037

Source:

PISM Bulletin no. 42 (1738), 2021

Language:

eng

Is Version Of:

Biuletyn PISM nr 42 (2240), 2021

Rights Holder:

The Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)

Location of Physical Object:

Library of the Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)