Internet as a Human rights

Internet access in Cameroon has been significantly disrupted amid protests over alleged irregularities in October’s presidential election. This is the second time the West African country is experiencing an internet blackout amid a crisis surrounding President Biya’s re-election.

Cameroon has been witnessing a fierce youth protest over the refusal of President Biya’s re-election. The social unrest continued after he was declared the winner of the election, extending his rule beyond 40 years.

Internet shot down by the regime is way silencing, intimidating and manipulating Cameroonians from expressing themselves against electoral frauds and the the world witnessed first hand electoral sham.

Cameroon's internet shutdown follows a recent experience in Tanzania, which followed a crisis marred by protests against a one-sided election. Incumbent President Samia Suluhu Hassan claimed a 98% victory after the main opposition party, Chadema, was barred from competing.