Benin: Internet Shutdown Repeats Pattern of Government Censorship Across Africa

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When authorities in Benin turned off the country’s internet during parliamentary elections Sunday, they became the ninth African government to restrict access this year.

The outages last hours or days and may target specific services — or the entire internet.

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