Telcos unite to restore connectivity in war-torn Sudan

War-ravaged Sudan receives communications investment to revive destroyed telecom equipment and increase network coverage.

The project participants hope that by introducing the chatbot, they will be able to favorably impact the lives of refugees.

Nearly 100 humanitarian organisations appeal for return of telecommunications and internet services in Sudan as the war rages on.

This follows recent changes to MTN Group's leadership structure, which took effect on 1 April.

Sudan, Burkina Faso, Mauritania, Somalia, and Nigeria had a total of 16 internet shutdowns or restrictions after they committed to the 2021 UN resolution.

MTN's main switch sites in Manshia & Garden City have shut down due to fuel shortage and grid power cut.

A new report examines partial and total shutdowns across the world and highlights the impact of every major internet blackout or shutdown.

Mohamed Maher Saad is helping with the development of a mobile application called Health Pulse, which will facilitate disease surveillance and treatment

Joint land-based fibre optic network to connect Sudan to Cameroon via Chad.

Restrictions on social media remain in place.

Internet service disruption occurred after senior government officials had been detained in an apparent military coup attempt.

Netblocks confirms that connectivity via mobile phones and fixed platforms has been disrupted.