Authorities in Liberia have blocked the internet, in what is perceived to be a move to suppress ongoing anti-government protests in the capital, Monrovia.

Netblocks, an organisation that monitors internet disruptions and shutdowns confirmed the shutdown on Friday afternoon, saying access to social networking platforms Twitter, Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram and Snapchat had been restricted.

‘‘The disruptions affecting ordinary operation of the social media platforms have raised concerns of a state order to restrict the Save The State protests in Liberian capital Monrovia,’‘ NetBlocks said in its statement.

Organisers of the Save The State protests have mobilised thousands of Liberians to demonstrate against high rates of inflation and corruption in the country.

The protests are likely to be a a key test for President George Weah, who campaigned over the same issues in his ascent to president, about 18 months ago.

The protesters are bracing for a possible violent showdown with security forces or even prolonged disruption.

The protests coalition calling itself the Council of Patriots, comprises politicians, professions, students and ordinary members of the public.

George Weah, in power since January 2018 is struggling to revive a country that is one of the poorest in the world.

He insists he is aware of the burden of ordinary people, and improvement to health, education and roads remain his priorities.

Righteousness2:

All I see is things Playing into the Hands of the Man of lawlessness a.k.a the antichrist.
JESUS is Coming Folks! Let is ensure we Prepared. It is gonna be Suddenly.

slawormiir:
Damnnn niggarrrr
Isoright

Righteousness2:
From Continent to continent, Nation to nation, its the same Protest against inflation, bad governance, bad leadership etc.
I begin to ask myself, where are we headed to?
All I see is a world searching for solution.
All I see is things Playing into the Hands of the Man of lawlessness a.k.a the antichrist.
JESUS is Coming Folks! Let is ensure we Prepared. It is gonna be Suddenly.

AllenSpencer:
Sigh..

No one is to be trusted. Power intoxicates

Even a Weah disappointed the electorates.

Can African leaders plead with the British and Americans to resume slave trade.

Seems its a viable option as at where Africa stands today.

They should just issue them licenses to be kidnapping us, so all we have to pray for is to be kidnapped

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The protests coalition calling itself the Council of Patriots, comprises politicians, professions, students and ordinary members of the public.

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