Authorities in Gabon have restored access to social media platforms following an eight-month restriction, according to reporting by BBC Africa.

Government officials had previously justified the blackout by stating that content shared online was fuelling conflict within the country.

The move to block access faced strong criticism from opposition figures, who condemned the eight-month ban as an abuse of power by the state.

Readers can find the full original report on this development at BBC Africa.

Source: BBC Africa