In this introductory episode, we look at Internet censorship and how we're planning to circumvent it with Awala. You'll get a sneak peek at what’s to come in future episodes, including behind-the-scenes insights into its development and the challenges faced when building technology for regions impacted by Internet disruptions.

References:

• Awala network: https://awala.network
• Internet Freedom Status by Country (2023): https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1nudAfFpisAHcA7qRjyndVieawDIzMrCgrVmVcL9ICes/edit
• Freedom on the Net 2023 report: https://freedomhouse.org/report/freedom-net/2023/repressive-power-artificial-intelligence#key-findings
• Warming increases the risk of civil war in Africa: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19934048/

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