See the African President who Just Banned Internet in his Country after Buhari’s Failed Attempt to Curtail Access
Gambian president blocks Internet and international calls, as he seeks 5th reelection today
Gambia has banned the internet and international phone calls as presidential elections are held today. Officials have also banned demonstrations to prevent unrest after the elections. .
Estate agent and former security guard, Adama Barrow,is challenging President Yahya Jammeh, who says divine intervention will give him a fifth term. Barrow has generated fresh enthusiasm among opposition supporters.
Human rights groups accuse Mr Jammeh, who has in the past claimed he can cure Aids and infertility, of repression and abuses.
President Buhari had tried to curtail internet access in Nigeria by ordering a 300% hike in data price staring from today dec. 1
The move was however scuttled following a widespread public outcry which led to a motion in the senate to halt the plan.
