Today is International Day for Universal Access to Information. Citizens have a right to know what is going on in their countries – especially during the COVID-19 pandemic it is crucial to have access to reliable information. Information is increasingly shared online, making digital space more vulnerable to repression. In 2019, Access Now reported over 25 incidents of internet shutdowns – 47% more than the year before. In 2020, internet shutdowns have become a common tool of repression, despite the ongoing pandemic and various elections taking place in Africa.