Gabon Bans Social Media for Those Under 16: Official Journal
13:45 09.04.2026 (Updated: 14:52 09.04.2026)
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Gabon Bans Social Media for Those Under 16: Official Journal
According to an order published in the official journal on Wednesday, the new law also includes the following provisions:
🟠Creating accounts on digital platforms is prohibited for minors.
🟠Exceptions are allowed only for strictly educational or pedagogical purposes.
🟠Parents become legally responsible for their children’s online activities.
The measure is justified by a desire to protect children from internet-related risks, including cyber-harassment and exposure to inappropriate content, according to the authorities.
This decision came about two months after the High Authority of Communication temporarily suspended social media across Gabon.
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According to an order published in the official journal on Wednesday, the new law also includes the following provisions:
🟠Creating accounts on digital platforms is prohibited for minors.
🟠Exceptions are allowed only for strictly educational or pedagogical purposes.
🟠Parents become legally responsible for their children’s online activities.
The measure is justified by a desire to protect children from internet-related risks, including cyber-harassment and exposure to inappropriate content, according to the authorities.
This decision came about two months after the High Authority of Communication temporarily suspended social media across Gabon.
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