Fire damages Telecom Egypt's Ramses Exchange

Reports indicated the connection was re-established on Saturday, but some citizens still complained the internet was inaccessible.

NetBlocks reported that its metrics revealed a severe disruption in internet service across much of Kenya, with countrywide connectivity down to 56% of normal levels.

The move has been hailed as a critical step towards holding individuals accountable for the internet restrictions imposed between June and August of last year.

NetBlocks, which monitors cyber security and governance, issued an update on Tuesday evening, verifying that internet access was still restricted.

Gabonese were cut off from the internet for more than three days during a critical election time.

NetBlocks, an international monitoring organisation that monitors cyber security and internet governance, revealed the internet had been affected.

Research by Surfshark and Netblocks raises stat that eight out of ten Africans have been impacted by internet and social media censorship.

Industry watchdogs confirm restricted internet during recent political rally held by government’s main opposition.

Mobile internet connectivity down since Saturday.

Restrictions on social media remain in place.

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