Internet disruption hits East Africa due to submarine cable cut
The incident, which involves the 15,000 km PEACE (Pakistan and East Africa Connecting Europe) cable, was reported on March 4, 2025.
A submarine cut in the Red Sea has resulted in an internet outage in parts of East Africa.
The incident, which involves the 15,000 km PEACE (Pakistan and East Africa Connecting Europe) cable, was reported on March 4, 2025.
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The cut, located 1450 km from Zafarana, Egypt, is mainly impacting internet traffic between Egypt and Singapore, particularly in Sudan's exclusive economic zone (EEZ).
According to a tweet by Ben Roberts, the former CTIO of Liquid Technologies, he confirmed the issue and warned that repairs may take a long time.
As a result, internet users in East Africa and nearby regions may experience slower browsing speeds, poor streaming quality, and issues with VPN services.
The estimated time for repairs is mid-April 2025, and in the meantime, internet traffic is being rerouted through older cables.
This comes at a tough time, as the Asia Africa Europe-1 (AAE-1) cable, also located in the Red Sea, has been down since December 2024, further worsening the internet connection in the region.
Many users are facing slow loading times on websites, particularly those that rely on servers in the Middle East, due to network congestion. Others are experiencing a lack of connection.
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