In Senegal, citizens have been turning to virtual private network (VPN) services in large numbers to bypass internet restrictions imposed by the government during periods of political turmoil. Proton VPN reported a 2,800% increase in sign-ups above normal levels since July 31, 2023, when internet access was restricted. The use of VPNs surged again after popular social media platform TikTok was blocked on August 2.
