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A group of bloggers in Guinea has condemned what they describe as a “targeted” blockage of social media sites by the government of President Mamady Doumbouya.
The Association of Guinea Bloggers (ABLOGUI) accused the government of deliberately shutting down access to popular platforms such as Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, and others. This restriction, they argue, is an attempt to control information flow and suppress public dissent.
No official explanation has been provided for the sudden and widespread disruption, leaving many questioning the government’s intentions. The ABLOGUI made it clear that the shutdown “excludes any possibility of a normal outage.” The association raised the alarm on Wednesday, informing both authorities and service providers about the issue. However, no response was given, and service providers did not offer an explanation to the public.
This move comes after a warning from Guinea’s communications regulator, the High Authority for Communication (HAC), which issued a statement on Tuesday cautioning against “verbal attacks, unverified information, and messages harmful to social cohesion.” The regulator did not elaborate on specific incidents but suggested that these online activities were detrimental to the country’s stability.
Since Doumbouya’s rise to power in 2021 following a military coup, Guinea has faced an increasingly repressive climate. The president, a former army general, assumed office after a controversial vote in December 2025 that excluded all major opposition leaders.
Human rights abuses, including the abduction and disappearance of opposition figures, have surged under his regime, contributing to a growing climate of fear and repression.
The bloggers’ protest highlights the continuing crackdown on free expression in the country and the widening divide between the government and its critics.
