"Undersea Cable Failures Cause Widespread Internet Outages in West and Central Africa"
Much of west and central Africa is experiencing internet outages due to undersea cable failures, impacting at least a dozen countries and potentially disrupting essential services. The African subsea cable operator Seacom confirmed the failures and redirected affected customers to alternative cables. The disruptions have raised concerns about the reliance of African businesses on internet services, with countries like Liberia, Benin, Ghana, and Burkina Faso heavily affected. The impact of these cable failures extends to South Africa, with network providers experiencing connectivity problems.