African countries that have restricted the internet or social media
The red countries have at some point imposed restrictions on internet access or blocked/restricted social-media platforms.
These measures have been used during elections, protests, political unrest and other major events.
🇿🇦🇲🇱 South Africa built a new library and archives facility in Timbuktu to preserve Mali’s ancient manuscripts.
The project began after Thabo Mbeki’s 2001 visit to Timbuktu. South Africa worked with Mali to construct the facility, train Malian conservators and protect the manuscripts as part of Africa’s intellectual heritage.
The new building was officially handed over to Mali in May 2010.
Nike and SA Rugby have unveiled the Springboks jersey “like no other” for #RugbysGreatestRivalry tour.
At the heart of the jersey design is a subtle, tone-on-tone graphic featuring the lyrics of Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika, printed in the shape of the South African flag 🇿🇦
Africa's first moon mission is in the works in South Africa, flying with China in 2029.
The mission aims to send South African-designed spheres to the lunar surface, which will be the world’s first radio telescope on the moon to study low-frequency signals.
Stellenbosch University Engineers and Students have built the electronics for the mission.