Somaliland's electoral commission has asked the government to block social media platforms from Monday next week to prevent the spread of "fake news and misinformation" during the election period.
The officials want Facebook, Twitter and WhatsApp to be blocked.
The BBC reports that the blockade will come into effect on 13 November and will remain in place for at least seven days until after the result on the presidential election is announced.
Three candidates are running to become leader of the self-declared republic.
