[Transcript] #7: Internet access & Technology censorship - Why and how African governments are increasing internet restrictions

Recorded July 12 2020

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The transcript to one of our earlier episodes is now available - #7: Internet access & Technology censorship - Why and how African governments are increasing internet restrictions.

In this episode, we explore:

• The state of internet access across African countries and how multiple companies are providing internet in unconventional ways

• The different types of internet censorship and the common reasons behind them

• The examples of internet censorship in Africa and other regions, up to and including countrywide bans

• The impact of internet censorship on users, businesses and innovation

• Our views on internet censorship and the role of governments and technology companies

If you haven’t listened to this episode yet, I highly recommend you do so. It will give you a lot of context and perspective on how the internet really works, and what governments can do to limit access. This is crucial as internet access is critical for innovation and technological progress across Africa.

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Bankole