Over half of the world's population is expected to head to the polls in 2024 to choose their next government leader. Three months in, however, the internet revealed to be an erratic (yet much-needed) tool.
Pakistanis have been plunged into digital darkness already on five occasions over the space of two months, before and after contested presidential elections. At the start of February, Senegalese authorities restricted the internet amid protests over postponed elections—which are now scheduled for March 24. Turkey and Russia are also at risk as citizens take to the polls in upcoming months.
