GABON Government Imposes Curfew and Cuts Internet Access As National Elections Wrap Up

According To African News, Gabon’s government announced a nationwide curfew and cut off internet access Saturday evening as voting in major national elections was wrapping up. The Central African nation’s communications minister, Rodrigue Mboumba Bissawou, said on state television that there would be a nightly curfew from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. He said internet […]

Somalia’s Strategic Move: Banning TikTok and Telegram to Safeguard Against Terrorism

According to African News, On Sunday, the Somali government ordered a ban on TikTok, Telegram, and an online betting site, claiming that these platforms were being used by “terrorists” for propaganda purposes. The decision comes ahead of the second phase of the military offensive against the radical Islamist Shebab, who have been waging a bloody […]

Connecticut Man Attacks Middletown Officer With Hammer

 In a shocking incident in Middletown, Connecticut, a female police officer named Karli Travis found herself fighting for her life on August 12 when she was attacked by a man wielding a hammer. The attacker, who has since been identified as Winston Tate, apparently has a history of violence and had previously targeted other police […]