Paradigm Initiative (PIN) strongly condemns the suspension of major social media platforms in Gabon by the Haute Autorité de la Communication (HAAC), announced on February 17, 2026, and still ongoing as of February 20th, 2026. The directive reportedly restricts access to platforms including Meta services (Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram), TikTok , and YouTube , purportedly to curb “hateful, defamatory, or injurious” content deemed threatening to national stability. However, t