Gambia blocks internet on election day

Gambia Government has shut down internet hours into national elections to elect a new president.

The country’s telecom giant, Gamtel’s international gateway system was shut down by the government in a way to control information and render people less active online.

The shutdown has affected all the four GSM companies in the country who also provide internet service for mobile devices.

Notices were not given by the telecommunication service providers.

Hours before a crucial presidential el…
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