Vol. 1 No. 1 (2026)
Digital Authoritarianism and Internet Shutdowns in Africa: A Feminist Political Economy Approach
Abraham Kuol Nyuon, Associate Professor of Politics, Peace, and Security
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.19548831
Published: December 23, 2026
Abstract
This article examines Digital Authoritarianism and Internet Shutdowns in Africa: A Feminist Political Economy Approach with a focused emphasis on Republic of Congo within the field of Political Science. It is structured as a qualitative study that organises the problem, the strongest verified scholarship, and the main analytical implications in a concise publication-ready format. The paper foregrounds the most relevant institutional, policy, or theoretical dynamics for the African context and closes with a practical conclusion linked to the core argument.
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Abraham Kuol Nyuon (2026). Digital Authoritarianism and Internet Shutdowns in Africa: A Feminist Political Economy Approach. African Political Communication (Media/Politics/Social), Vol. 1 No. 1 (2026). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19548831
Keywords
Feminist Political EconomyPolitical Economy ApproachDigital AuthoritarianismInternet ShutdownsFeminist PoliticalPolitical Economy
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