A new report reveals that Africa lost over $1.5 billion in 2024 due to government-imposed internet shutdowns and social media bans, representing approximately 20% of the total global economic loss from digital outages. The report highlights that there were 28 internet shutdowns across 28 countries worldwide in 2024, with 12 of these occurring in African nations such as Sudan, Ethiopia, Kenya, Algeria, Guinea, Mauritania, Senegal, Mozambique, Chad, Mauritius, Tanzania, and Equatorial Guinea. These restrictions were often linked to conflicts, protests, and political tensions. The digital blackouts had a significant impact on the affected nations, with economic and social consequences. Watch the video for more details on how these outages affected Africa.
Africa Lost Over $1.5 Billion in 2024 Due to Internet Shutdowns and Social Media Bans
