This report shares OONI data on the blocking of social media and instant messaging apps in Uganda, following the country's 2026 general election.
On January 8th, 2026, the Iranian regime implemented an Internet shutdown amidst national protests. This shutdown is the most sophisticated and most severe in Iran’s history. IODA's longitudinal view of global Internet connectivity provides insight into the Iranian regime’s developing sophistication in controlling information and shutting down the
Report claims unrestricted online access will be a ‘government privilege’, limited to individuals vetted by regime
Iran’s government-imposed internet shutdown enters its second week as authorities continue their violent crackdown on protesters.
Cloudflare Radar data shows Internet traffic from Iran has effectively dropped to zero since January 8, signaling a complete shutdown in the country and disconnection from the global Internet.
Security forces reported to have killed at least 45 people since protests began 12 days ago, as protesters gather in Tehran
Internet connectivity has been disrupted across Tanzania during an election marked by human rights concerns and opposition detentions.
Internet access in Cameroon is significantly disrupted as protests continue over alleged irregularities in this month's presidential election, Internet monitor NetBlocks said on Thursday.
This report documents internet censorship in Bangladesh between July to August 2024 student-led uprising.
In Q2 2025, we observed Internet disruptions around the world resulting from government-directed shutdowns, power outages, cable damage, a cyberattack, and technical problems, as well as several with unexplained causes.
Iran is limiting internet connectivity for citizens amid Israeli airstrikes—pushing people towards domestic apps, which may not be secure, and limiting their ability to access vital information.
Seven organizations have today filed a landmark public interest case challenging the unlawful disruption of internet access in Kenya. The organizations are: The International Commission of Jurists, Kenya Section (ICJ Kenya), The Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE), Paradigm Initiative (PIN), Kenya Union of Journalists (KUJ), Katiba Institute, The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) and The Collaboration on International ICT Policy for East and Southern Africa (CIPESA). After the case was filed, High Court Justice Bahati Mwamuye issued orders stopping all […]