Mauritius: Mauritius’ Social Media Shutdown – a Worrying Sign That Civil Rights Are Slipping

[The Conversation Africa] Mauritius' communications regulator recently shut down access to social media platforms until a day after the upcoming general election, due to be held on 10 November 2024. The decision was reversed a day later. Nevertheless, the move came as a surprise to many - Mauritius is often touted as a beacon of democracy in Africa.

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