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Internet services restored in Ethiopia’s Amhara region after 11-month blackout
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 15, 2024

Despite the slow speeds, the resident expressed satisfaction with the service’s return.

KNCHR dismisses Ruto's claim of fake data on alleged Githurai killings
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 30, 2024

In a statement following the president’s interview, the commission clarified that it did not issue any statement regarding the Githurai incident since...

Internet shutdowns could cost Kenya $6.3 million daily, stakeholders warn
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 29, 2024

In a joint statement, stakeholders noted that during the disruptions, mobile money services, credit and debit card transactions, and e-commerce platfo...

Safaricom CEO refutes claim of intentional internet outage amid demos
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 26, 2024

A massive internet outage was reported in several parts of the country as demonstrators voiced their concerns on the Finance Bill, 2024.

Sudan war: Amnesty International demands end of internet blackout
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 11, 2024

Sarah Jackson, Amnesty's deputy regional director for East and Southern Africa, noted that the shutdown threatens services in the region, especially a...

Second protest death deepens Senegal political crisis
Agency  |  Feb 11, 2024

A fresh round of protests is planned for Tuesday.

Mobile internet cut in Dakar amid Senegal political crisis: AFP
Agency  |  Feb 05, 2024

Senegal is grappling with a political crisis after President Macky Sall announced a postponement of this month's election.

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