CIPESA Joins GNI
GNI’s multistakeholder membership is pleased to welcome CIPESA's legal and policy expertise and convening power to advance Internet freedom in Africa.
GNI Concerned About Restrictions on Internet Access in Cameroon
“The shutdown in Cameroon appears to be calculated to target political speech,” said Mark Stephens, CBE., Independent Board Chair.
GNI Urges the Democratic Republic of Congo to Refrain from Blocking Social Media
GNI is deeply concerned by the government's statutory order that telecommunications operators block social media beginning Monday, December 19, when President Joseph Kabila’s second term of office ends.
GNI Workshop at 2016 IGF: Inclusive Responses to Intentional Internet Disruptions
The workshop used breakout groups to facilitate detailed discussions of three topics pertaining to shutdowns: connections to elections and moments of political importance, economic impacts, and technical considerations. | December 10, 2016 | Network Shutdowns |
GNI Concerned by Internet Shutdown in Ethiopia
GNI is concerned by reports showing the Ethiopian Government blocked Internet access amid escalating anti-government protests.
GNI Condemns Election Day Shutdowns of Social Media in Uganda
The GNI is alarmed by reports that the government of Uganda has ordered mobile operators to block access to social media platforms and mobile money services during its presidential election.