For Facts’ Sake S2 Ep 1: Internet shutdowns taking democracy to the precipice

Host: Tebadi Mmotla

Producer: Charles Leonard

Introduction:  Digital authoritarianism is on the rise, including in Africa. Many governments now shut down the internet during elections, claiming concerns about the spread of misinformation.

But what do these blackouts really reveal about threats to democracy? We speak to CINIA Senior Researcher Karen Allen to  find out more.

Read the full episode script here.