welcome to mjventertainment.blogspot.com... Spotlight on Africa Podcast Cameroon internet shutdown inspires punitive proposal targeting African governments By Daniel Finnan Released on 19-04-2017 Modified 18-04-2017 to 18:40 Cameroon internet shutdown inspires punitive proposal targeting African governments Cameroonian authorities switched off the internet in the country's Anglophone regions in January. Photo: Michael Bocchieri/Getty Images/AFP Podcast inShare38 Spotlight on Africa this week discusses a proposal which would punish African governments if they shut down access to the internet. The punitive measures have been inspired by a three-month shutdown in Cameroon’s Anglophone regions that the authorities have imposed following a series of protests and demonstrations. The plan by some internet service providers would restrict African governments’ access to internet resources if they stop their citizens from accessing the web. Authors of the proposal hope the idea will inspire more debate on censure of the World Wide Web in Africa and how to prevent it. Various discussions on this text will take place before a meeting of the regional internet registry body, Afrinic, at the end of May when the policy could be adopted. Andrew Alston, Liquid Telecommunications Q&A: Andrew Alston “We came up with a proposal. If governments want to shut down the internet there needs to be some punitive action. We looked at this and thought, if we stop allocating them internet addresses and resources, maybe this will have an effect. Particularly, if they keep doing it we’ll take those resources away. We realise it’s not potentially a perfect solution, but by putting that policy up there we create debate, we create a spotlight on the issue and we give the internet community a chance to comment, refine and add their own ideas. So, we end up with something more concrete to hopefully end this situation of internet shutdowns that we’re seeing so commonly in Africa.” Archives 1 2 3 ... next > last > 'This democratic hold-up is killing Africa': Mamane Tuesday, April 11, 2017 'This democratic hold-up is killing Africa': Mamane An African failed state with an autocratic leader, rigged elections, a complacent international community, angry and persecuted activists: deja vu you may argue. It’s … Laws in Africa failing to prevent rape; keeping tabs on Guinea’s president Tuesday, March 7, 2017 Laws in Africa failing to prevent rape; keeping tabs on Guinea’s president Spotlight on Africa this week looks at how laws against sexual violence are failing to protect women and finds out about a new project which aims to keep Guinean President … 'Ugandan football has come a long way': Milutin Sredojevic Tuesday, January 24, 2017 'Ugandan football has come a long way': Milutin Sredojevic Despite becoming the first team to be knocked out of the Africa Cup of Nations, Uganda are holding their heads high. The Cranes were playing their first Africa Cup of … ANC in crisis over pressure for Zuma to go Tuesday, December 6, 2016 ANC in crisis over pressure for Zuma to go President Jacob Zuma controversial leadership of South Africa and the ruling African National Congress (ANC) is a costly business, according to critics who want him out … Gambian presidential election must be free and fair, says opposition candidate Tuesday, November 29, 2016 Gambian presidential election must be free and fair, says opposition candidate The main opposition contender in Gambia’s forthcoming presidential polls has called on the African Union to help ensure a free and fair election. Adama Barrow, … US missionaries apologise for 'hurtful' Ugandan dance video Tuesday, October 18, 2016 US missionaries apologise for 'hurtful' Ugandan dance video An American missionary group has apologised for a “disrespectful” dance video which created a “mockery” of Ugandan culture. The video, produced … Towards a conservation model working with indigenous peoples Tuesday, September 13, 2016 Towards a conservation model working with indigenous peoples Conservationists are pleading for new policies that will engage with the indigenous peoples living in protected areas instead of excluding them. They s.