Senegal's Deadly Unrest: Government Suspends Mobile Internet Access Amid Protests.

The Senegal government has cut access to mobile internet services in certain areas due to violent protests that have resulted in 16 deaths. The government claims that "hateful and subversive" messages have been posted online. The unrest was sparked by the sentencing of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko to two years in jail, which could prevent him from running in the February presidential election. Protesters are also angered by President Macky Sall's refusal to rule out running for a third term. Internet cuts to stifle dissent are common in Africa and violate freedom of speech.