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Major Internet Disruption Reported in Several African Countries

Major internet disruption has been reported in several African countries, including South Africa, Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Ghana, and Burkina Faso. The cause of the cable failures is not immediately clear, leading to widespread connectivity issues. Cloudflare Radar noted a pattern in the timing of the disruptions, impacting countries from the north to the south of Africa. Internet connectivity in the affected countries dropped significantly, causing frustration and impacting daily life and business operations.