Past

Service blocking

Facebook, YouTube, WhatsApp, Telegram

The Senegalese government blocked access to social media and messaging apps such as Facebook, YouTube, WhatsApp, and some Telegram servers starting on the evening of Thursday, March 4, and continuing until March 5th, 2021. The blocking of social media and messaging was implemented after one of the biggest series of protests in Senegal's modern history. The protests were sparked by the arrest of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko on charges of rape and public disruption.  

  • Total Duration 1 day

Flag of Senegal Senegal

Population
18,077,573
UN Classification
  • Least Developed Country

View full country profile for Senegal

Local impact

The Senegalese government blocked access to social media and messaging apps such as Facebook, YouTube, WhatsApp, and some Telegram servers starting on the evening of Thursday, March 4, and continuing until March 5th, 2021. The blocking of social media and messaging was implemented after one of the biggest series of protests in Senegal's modern history. The protests were sparked by the arrest of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko on charges of rape and public disruption.  

Social media