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Government of Gabon don suspend access to major social media platforms, and the move don cause serious reaction both for inside and outside the country.

According to reports from Reuters and BBC, authorities say dem block the platforms to control fake news and maintain public order as political tension dey increase. Popular apps like Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and WhatsApp reportedly dey affected by the restriction.

Government officials talk say na preventive measure to protect national stability. But as Al Jazeera report, critics don raise concern say the decision fit limit freedom of expression and digital rights.

For now, many citizens dey wait to hear how long the suspension go last, as communication and online activities don suffer serious setback across the country.