Annobón Island Construction and Internet Shutdown
Sector: Broadband • Location: Annobón, Equatorial Guinea
Source: New York Post
The project involves construction activities by the Moroccan company Somagec on Annobón island, including dynamite explosions in quarries and building infrastructure such as a port and an airport. Following complaints from residents about the environmental impact of these activities, the government of Equatorial Guinea cut off internet access to the island as a repressive measure against protests
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Broadband, Airport, Telecommunications, Government, Commercial
- Location
- Annobón, Equatorial Guinea
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- New York Post
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Description | The project involves construction activities by the Moroccan company Somagec on Annobón island, including dynamite explosions in quarries and building infrastructure such as a port and an airport. Following complaints from residents about the environmental impact of these activities, the government of Equatorial Guinea cut off internet access to the island as a repressive measure against protests and criticisms. |
Original sector | Infrastructure |
Location
Country | Equatorial Guinea |
City | Annobón |
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Source | New York Post |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Broadband, Airport, Telecommunications, Government, Commercial |
Article published date | 2025-09-16 |
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