West Africa’s internet connectivity suffered a significant blow due to damage to key undersea cables, causing widespread outages in Nigeria, Ghana, and other nations.
The disruption, which began on Thursday, has affected various sectors reliant on the internet, from personal communications to business operations. Telecom giants like MTN Nigeria confirmed the damage and are actively working to rectify the situation.
Repair efforts are in progress, with authorities and service providers striving to minimize the outage’s impact and restore full internet services promptly. This incident has brought to light the delicate nature of the global internet infrastructure and the importance of having robust contingency plans to handle such unforeseen disruptions.
As the affected regions await the restoration of their internet services, the event serves as a reminder of the critical role that undersea cables play in maintaining global connectivity.
