The 2025 report by human rights organization Access Now documented at least 313 cases of internet shutdowns worldwide. In Africa, such blockages occurred 30 times across 15 countries, with mass protests being the primary reason for shutdowns and elections coming in second. Kenya is cited as a characteristic example of how major technology companies become involved in state control practices over digital space. Human rights advocates point out that such shutdowns restrict freedom of speech, hinder the work of journalists and activists, and cause economic damage to businesses dependent on online services. The report's authors emphasize that responsibility for these processes lies not only with governments initiating the blockages but also with technology corporations that provide the infrastructure and tools allowing authorities to implement such measures. Experts call for greater transparency from Big Tech and international pressure on countries that systematically resort to internet shutdowns as a means of suppressing dissent.