Internet shutdowns have become a common tool in the arsenal of African governments for controlling public protests and electoral processes. Authorities in several countries across the continent regularly resort to blocking access to the network, viewing this as a way to manage information flows during periods of political tension. In 2024, the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights adopted a special resolution addressing the problem of internet shutdowns during elections. The document classifies such measures as violations of fundamental rights—freedom of expression and access to information. This decision represented an important step in acknowledging the problem at the supranational level. However, despite the adopted resolution, the continent's legal system still lacks effective mechanisms capable of stopping the practice of shutdowns or holding governments accountable for resorting to them. Courts in various jurisdictions face difficulties when reviewing such cases, and the enforcement of decisions by international bodies remains problematic. Experts note a gap between the declared principles of digital rights protection and actual legal practice. While legislative and judicial frameworks adapt to new realities, governments continue to use control over internet infrastructure as a means of managing public sentiment, particularly during sensitive periods—elections and mass protests. The situation raises the question of the need to develop more effective legal tools to protect the digital rights of citizens on the continent.