Gabon elections: people turn to VPNs fearing potential internet blocks

People in Gabon have been reported turning to VPN services amid growing tensions ahead of crucial elections set to take place on August 26, 2023. Proton VPN recorded a considerable spike in sign-ups via its VPN Observatory, in fact, starting from the week prior to the big day. A clear cause for such an increase in VPN usage is yet to be confirmed. However, similar patterns have been recorded in other countries as citizens increasingly get ready to face internet disruptions

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