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West and Central Africa Plunged into Digital Darkness by Mysterious Cable Outages

Eriki Joan UgunushebyEriki Joan Ugunushe
March 14, 2024
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West and Central Africa Plunged into Digital Darkness by Mysterious Cable Outages
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A massive internet blackout has crippled large parts of West and Central Africa, leaving millions frustrated and disconnected. The cause of this digital darkness remains a puzzling mystery, with reports pointing to multiple undersea cable failures.

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  • Ground Zero: Ivory Coast Feels the Brunt
  • Ripples Across the Region
  • Cloudflare Sounds the Alarm: A Coordinated Attack?
  • South Africa Feels the Pinch
  • The Wait for Answers and Restoration

Ground Zero: Ivory Coast Feels the Brunt

The internet monitoring group NetBlocks paints a grim picture, with Ivory Coast experiencing a near-total outage. This means daily life grinds to a halt for many who rely on the internet for work, communication, and even accessing essential services.

Ripples Across the Region

The internet woes spread like wildfire, heavily impacting neighboring countries like Liberia, Benin, Ghana, and Burkina Faso. Here, users report sluggish connection speeds and difficulty accessing websites and online applications.

West and Central Africa Plunged into Digital Darkness by Mysterious Cable Outages

Cloudflare Sounds the Alarm: A Coordinated Attack?

Adding fuel to the fire of speculation, internet security firm Cloudflare observed a concerning pattern. The disruptions appear to be rolling southward, raising the question of whether this is a coincidence or a deliberate, coordinated attack on critical infrastructure.

South Africa Feels the Pinch

The undersea cable woes aren’t confined to West Africa. South African telecoms giant Vodacom confirmed disruptions in their network, blaming the very same undersea cable failures. This could explain the fluctuating internet quality reported by MTN users in Nigeria, highlighting the widespread impact of this outage.

The Wait for Answers and Restoration

As of now, the exact cause of the cable failures remains unknown. Tech experts are scrambling to identify the culprit, be it accidental damage, malicious intent, or unforeseen technical problems. What’s certain is that millions across Africa are left waiting anxiously for a swift restoration of internet services and a return to normalcy in the digital world.

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Eriki Joan Ugunushe

Eriki Joan Ugunushe

Eriki Joan Ugunushe is a dedicated news writer and an aspiring entertainment and media lawyer. Graduated from the University of Ibadan, she combines her legal acumen with a passion for writing to craft compelling news stories.Eriki's commitment to effective communication shines through her participation in the Jobberman soft skills training, where she honed her abilities to overcome communication barriers, embrace the email culture, and provide and receive constructive feedback. She has also nurtured her creativity skills, understanding how creativity fosters critical thinking—a valuable asset in both writing and law.

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