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Reports · October 25, 2022

Internet disrupted in Sudan on anniversary of military coup

Network data from NetBlocks confirm a significant disruption to internet service in Sudan from the morning of Tuesday 25 October 2022 affecting cellular and some fixed-line connectivity on multiple providers. …

Reports · August 11, 2022

Internet disrupted in Somaliland amid protests over postponed elections

NetBlocks metrics confirm a major disruption to internet service on multiple providers in Somaliland from the early morning of Thursday 11 August 2022. The disruption comes as protesters with clashes …

Reports · August 10, 2022

Internet disrupted in Sierra Leone amid anti-government protests

NetBlocks metrics confirm a nationwide disruption to internet service on multiple providers across Sierra Leone from the morning of Wednesday 10 August 2022. Internet was cut for two hours at …

Reports · June 30, 2022

Internet disrupted in Sudan amid protests against military junta

NetBlocks metrics confirm the disruption of internet service on multiple providers across Sudan after 8 a.m. local time Thursday 30 June 2022. The incident came as protesters took to the …

Reports · February 20, 2022

Internet slowdown limits coverage of Zimbabwe opposition rally

Network data from NetBlocks confirm a significant slowing of internet service for many users in Zimbabwe on Sunday 20 February 2022, as a major political opposition rally is held in …

Reports · January 25, 2022

Tropical Storm Ana knocks out power in Malawi

Metrics from NetBlocks indicate a major power outage in Malawi from the afternoon of 24 January 2022. The disruptions began as Tropical Storm Ana made landfall on Monday, with rainfall …

Reports · January 23, 2022

Internet disrupted in Burkina Faso amid military uprising

Network data from NetBlocks and third-party traffic data confirm significant disruptions to internet service in Burkina Faso on the morning of Sunday 23 January 2022. The incident comes amid reports …

Reports · January 11, 2022

Internet disruptions observed in Burkina Faso amid coup plot arrests

Network data from NetBlocks and third-party traffic data confirm significant disruptions to internet service in Burkina Faso from the afternoon of Monday 10 January 2022. The incident comes as authorities …

Reports · November 21, 2021

Mobile internet disrupted in Burkina Faso after shooting of protesters

Network data from NetBlocks confirm a significant disruption to mobile internet connectivity in Burkina Faso from around 10:30 p.m. UTC Saturday 20 November 2021 affecting cellular service. The incident comes …

Reports · November 8, 2021

Facebook, WhatsApp and other services restricted in Ethiopia after exam paper leak

NetBlocks metrics confirm the disruption of Facebook and Facebook Messenger in Ethiopia from the afternoon of Monday 8 November 2021. Network data show that Facebook and Messenger servers as well …

Reports · October 25, 2021

Internet disrupted in Sudan amid reports of coup attempt

Network data from NetBlocks confirm a significant disruption to internet service in Sudan from the morning of Monday 25 October 2021 affecting cellular and some fixed-line connectivity on multiple providers. …

Reports · August 30, 2021

Internet disrupted in South Sudan ahead of planned anti-government protests

Network data from NetBlocks confirm a significant disruption to internet service in South Sudan from the evening of Sunday 29 August 2021 affecting cellular and some fixed-line connectivity. The incident, …

Reports · August 12, 2021

Social media and messaging apps restricted in Zambia on election day

Network data from NetBlocks confirm that social media platforms Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and messaging apps Messenger and WhatsApp have been restricted on multiple internet providers in Zambia on Thursday 12 …

Reports · June 5, 2021

Twitter restricted in Nigeria after deletion of President’s Tweet

NetBlocks metrics confirm the restriction of Twitter in Nigeria from the morning of Saturday 5 June 2021. The incident comes after a Tweet by President Muhammadu Buhari was removed for …

Reports · March 21, 2021

Internet shutdown in the Republic of the Congo on election day

NetBlocks metrics confirm an internet blackout in the Republic of Congo on the day of presidential elections, Sunday 21 March 2021. The incident has a recorded duration of three days. …

Reports · March 5, 2021

Social media and messaging apps disrupted in Senegal amid political unrest

Network data from the NetBlocks Internet Observatory confirm the disruption of social media and messaging apps in Senegal as of Friday 5 March 2021. Metrics show that Facebook, YouTube, WhatsApp, …

Reports · February 28, 2021

Internet disrupted in Chad amid deadly standoff at opposition candidate’s house

Network data from the NetBlocks internet observatory confirm that internet connectivity has been severely disrupted in Chad since the morning of Sunday 28 February 2021 amid reports of a deadly …

Reports · January 12, 2021

Social media and messaging restricted, internet shut down for Uganda elections

Network data from the NetBlocks Internet Observatory confirm Uganda is in the midst of an internet blackout continuing from 13 January 2021 up until the 18th, following prior social media …

Reports · November 4, 2020

Internet disrupted in Ethiopia as conflict breaks out in Tigray region

Network data from the NetBlocks internet observatory confirm that internet has been cut regionally in Ethiopia from 1 a.m. Wednesday 4 November 2020 local time. Metrics corroborate widespread reports of …

Reports · October 27, 2020

Internet disrupted in Tanzania on eve of general elections

Network data from the NetBlocks Internet Observatory confirm widespread disruption to social media and online communication platforms via multiple internet providers in Tanzania as of Tuesday 27 October 2020. The …

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