Submarine Cable Failures Disrupt Internet Across Africa

Thirteen countries experienced significant internet outages due to damaged undersea cables, with six nations still facing disruptions.

Thirteen African countries, including Ghana, Nigeria, and South Africa, experienced internet outages after multiple submarine cables were damaged.
As of the latest reports, six countries, including Benin, Burkina Faso, and Côte d'Ivoire, continue to face internet disruptions.
The cause of the cable damage is unclear, with speculation around sabotage and environmental factors.
Undersea cables, responsible for 99% of intercontinental traffic, have become targets for sabotage in recent years.
Efforts to reroute internet traffic and repair the damaged cables are ongoing, amid concerns over the impact on essential services.