Five African countries ‘backtrack’ on UN Internet pledge
Sudan, Burkina Faso, Mauritania, Somalia, and Nigeria had a total of 16 internet shutdowns or restrictions after they committed to the 2021 UN resolution.
Amindeh Blaise Atabong
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MTN suffers complete network outage in Sudan
MTN's main switch sites in Manshia & Garden City have shut down due to fuel shortage and grid power cut.
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Sudan, Ethiopia lead Africa with highest number of internet shutdowns
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UN volunteer helps expedite healthcare digitisation in Sudan
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WE-Africa-NA promises stronger links between Africa, Europe and the US
Joint land-based fibre optic network to connect Sudan to Cameroon via Chad.
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Sudan blocks internet four times in three years
Internet service disruption occurred after senior government officials had been detained in an apparent military coup attempt.
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Internet is down in Sudan as coup attempt unfolds
Netblocks confirms that connectivity via mobile phones and fixed platforms has been disrupted.
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Sudan’s Alsoug cautiously optimistic as country emerges from tech isolation
Company to launch national payments network but remains concerned about low internet penetration.
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Sudatel announces new CEO
Newly appointed Sami Yousif Mohamed is working on a five-year plan to manage the company's expansion and anticipated growth.
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South Sudan launches mobile money service
M-Gurush represents a partnership between Zain Telecoms and Trinity Technologies.
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Sudan's military council restores internet
Opposition party says most important factor is restoration the result of judicial order.
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Zain Sudan ordered to restore internet services
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