; (4) urges businesses operating in Africa to facilitate open and secure access to the internet, and work with stakeholders to prevent, mitigate, and remedy harms from internet shutdowns and other disruptions to the free flow of information online; and (5) urges businesses operating in Africa to affirm the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, and adhere to best practices, scrutinizing government or other third-party requests to interfere with networks, applications, services, and personal data for any potential human rights impacts.