Equatorial Guinea: Facebook, TikTok Shut Down in Equatorial Guinea After VP Corruption Video
[Leadership] Facebook and TikTok have been inaccessible in Equatorial Guinea for more than two weeks following the circulation of a video accusing the country's vice-president, Teodoro Nguema Obiang, of corruption.
Facebook and TikTok have been inaccessible in Equatorial Guinea for over two weeks following the circulation of a video accusing the country's vice-president of corruption. The restrictions, which also impacted internet speeds, came into effect on September 2 and have since been attributed to the video posted by a young woman alleging Teodorin, the vice-president, of corruption.
This move follows his conviction in France in 2021 and the freezing of his assets in the UK due to alleged corruption. The shutdown of these platforms, which are among the most popular in Equatorial Guinea, has been partly attributed to the individual's known penchant for displaying his luxury lifestyle on social media. The government's response to the situation remains undisclosed.
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