Centre for Information Integrity in Africa For Facts' Sake

S2 Ep1: Internet shutdowns taking democracy to the precipice

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Digital authoritarianism is on the rise, including in Africa. Many governments now shut down the internet during elections, claiming concerns about the spread of misinformation.

But what do these blackouts really reveal about threats to democracy? We speak to CINIA Senior Researcher Karen Allen to find out more.

For Facts' Sake is hosted by Tebadi Mmotla and produced by Charles Leonard on behalf of the Centre for Information Integrity in Africa (CINIA).

Read the full transcript via:
https://cinia.africa/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/FFS-S2-Ep1-Script.docx
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24 Feb English South Africa News Commentary · Tech News

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