A significant internet outage affected a dozen African countries as multiple undersea telecommunication cables experienced failures. MTN Group, a leading network provider, cited disruptions in major cables and is rerouting traffic. NetBlocks highlighted the severity of the disruption, suggesting a significant impact on international transits. The cause remains unclear, but affected countries, including Ivory Coast, faced potential disruptions to essential services. Cables like WACS, ACE, SAT-3, and MainOne were among those affected. Cloudflare observed disruptions in West Africa, while Vodacom reported intermittent connectivity issues in South Africa, Namibia, and Lesotho. NetBlocks warned of escalating impacts as networks attempt to route around damage.
Internet outage hits several African countries as undersea cables fail
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