A friend sent me this new telecommunication directive by ICTA, and after reading through it, I really went down a rabbit hole. It’s about protecting children online, which is obviously a super important goal that we all agree on. But as I dug into the technical details of how they propose doing it, I realized it brings up a lot of complicated questions about cybersecurity, how the internet works, and the future of an open web. Read more

On November 1, 2024, the Mauritian population was stunned to discover that the government had imposed a partial internet shutdown amid the electoral campaign. The ICT Authority (ICTA) instructed all internet service providers to block access to social media platforms until November 11, after the general election. The move was officially justified on the grounds of national security. Later on, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) Communication Cell released a press citing that the national security concerns arises from leaked audio recordings that allegedly compromised the integrity of the Republic and its international partnerships. Read more