Gabon lifts 8-month social media ban, mandates user ID

Gabon restored social media access after an eight-month suspension, but simultaneously imposed mandatory formal identification for all users, ending online anonymity. The move signals a shift from outright censorship to regulated access, likely aimed at controlling dissent while easing public pressure.

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