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Al-Shabaab bans use of internet in Somalia

Somalia: Islamist militants in Somalia have issued a directive banning companies from providing internet services.

The al-Qaeda-linked Al-Shabaab group has given firms 15 days to shut down mobile internet and fibre optic services, which are due to launch soon.

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