An internet and mobile phone disruption that began in Burkina Faso on Saturday continued into Monday, causing a widespread communication blackout, confusion and frustration. People in the country report the 3G mobile network, which much of the West African country relies on, is not working. The shutdown began the same day a group of demonstrators blocked a French military convoy attempting to travel through the city of Kaya. It added that the disruption stifles the flow of information and prevents news coverage of critical events in the country. Access Now, another advocacy group, condemned the disruption, calling on authorities to restore internet connection.

Source: The North Africa Journal November 23, 2021 05:56 UTC