14 Mar 2024 | 12:16 PM UTC
West Africa: Internet service disruptions reported across western Africa March 14
Internet service disruptions reported across western Africa March 14. Communication and business disruptions likely.
Internet service disruptions are being reported across western and central Africa, including Benin, Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, and Niger, as of the morning of March 14. Initial reports indicate that an undersea cable to Cote d'Ivoire may have been damaged or cut, causing the service outages. Telecommunication companies are reportedly working to restore services. It is unclear when services will resume.
Disruptions may expand into further countries over the coming hours. Related telecommunications and commercial disruptions are likely.
Plan accordingly for disruptions to telecommunications and commercial operations. Consider alternative modes of communication for critical business operations.
