# Gabon says access to social media restored after eight-month ban

- Published: 2026-10-25T14:39:47Z
- Updated: 2026-10-26T09:50:30Z
- Section: World
- Language: English (en)
- Source: BBC News — https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c6x2w0ngejneo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Tags: BBC News · World
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The authorities had justified the ban by saying online content was fuelling conflict, while the opposition had condemned it as an abuse of power.

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