Côte d’Ivoire: Telecommunications disruptions May 3

Event

Telecommunications disruptions continue to be reported on the Orange network as of Thursday, May 3. According to local sources, a fire damaged an Orange technical center in Abidjan on Monday, April 30, causing continuing internet (fiber optic and ADSL) and wireless mobile internet disruptions. As of May 3, it is unclear when the damaged technical center will be repaired and consequent disruptions will abate.

Advice

Individuals in Côte d'Ivoire using the Orange network should anticipate limited access to digital communications until the technical center is repaired.