Major Internet Outages: Numerous African nations faced significant internet disruptions on Thursday. Widespread Major Internet Outages reported in countries including South Africa, Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Benin, Ghana, and Burkina Faso. While some services have been restored in Liberia and South Africa. The cause of the cable failures remains elusive, leaving millions of frustrated. Cloudflare Radar noted a pattern in the timing and scope of the disruptions. The Regions from North to South Africa, underscoring the widespread impact of the issue.
According to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the outage stemmed from damage to international undersea cables along the West African coastline. Incidents occurring in Cote d’Ivoire and Senegal, leading to disruption in Portugal as well. Despite efforts to maintain undersea cables, various factors such as debris and undersea earth slides pose risks. Their integrity, potentially causing unintended damage and interruptions in internet connectivity. The repercussions of these disruptions are profound, particularly for individuals reliant on internet-based livelihoods, as highlighted by fashion designer Cheick. Senou’s struggle to communicate with clients and manage business operations in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.
The impact of the internet disruptions is palpable across affected African nations, with internet connectivity plunging to alarming lows in some regions. Netblocks data reveals that countries like Ivory Coast, Liberia, Benin, and Ghana experienced significant drops in internet accessibility. Reports from South Africa indicate similar challenges, with Vodacom customers facing intermittent connectivity issues attributed to undersea cable failures. TheMainOne, exacerbating the difficulties faced by citizens and businesses reliant on stable internet access for their operations and communication needs.
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