Analysts say the industry shift toward engagement over impressions is shaping the future of digital advertising, with Naritive pursuing global expansion.

Residents increasingly turn to VPNs as workarounds, with searches rising and Proton VPN reporting a surge far above its daily average.

The suspension highlights broader debates over digital freedoms in Africa, balancing information control with business needs and communication rights.

Gabon’s media regulator has suspended access to social media platforms “until further notice,” citing risks to security, conflict, misinformation, cyberbullying, and threats to national stability.

President Brice Oligui Nguema, who came to power after the 2023 coup and won re-election with a broad majority, faces growing domestic unrest including teacher and civil servant strikes over pay and conditions.

The show featuring Eye on Africa is produced by Antonia Cimini and Jean-Emile Jammine.

Techpoint Africa newsletters also include a brief Missed It box about Gigalayer acquiring Registeram and sections on what I’m watching and opportunities.

Brent Bozell’s appearance in South Africa is noted in connection with the broader regional discourse.

Governance proposals suggest local data storage, stricter age verification, culturally aware moderation, stronger content controls, and new monetisation rules to support local creators, while a parliamentary committee resists an outright ban as unconstitutional.

The regulatory direction could influence how Kenyans connect, express themselves, and participate in future elections.

Critics say the move signals a crackdown on dissent, noting ongoing suppression of critical voices and the imprisonment of a journalist and two trade unionists last year.

Despite the bans, VPN access remains for Gabonese users, and authorities encourage documenting censorship with the OONI Probe app for accountability.