Gupshup, Meta launch chatbot for Sudanese 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.

Company to launch national payments network but remains concerned about low internet penetration.

Newly appointed Sami Yousif Mohamed is working on a five-year plan to manage the company's expansion and anticipated growth.