VPN use is soaring in Mauritius amid the social media shutdown ahead of the elections

People in Mauritius have turned to the best VPN apps in droves as authorities enforced a widespread social media shutdown ahead of the general election.

Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and TikTok all went dark on Friday, November 1, 2024 – internet watchdog NetBlocks was able to confirm (see tweet below). The blockade is expected to last until November 11, the day after the vote. This forces users to find a solution to continue accessing these services.