The Ethiopian government has lifted internet restrictions on major social media platforms after months of blocking access. The Media Council of Ethiopia had also called for the restrictions to be lifted. During the shutdown, Ethiopians resorted to using VPNs to access the internet and social media. The state-owned ethio telecom, which will announce its annual report tomorrow, had previously said the closure was beyond its control. The CEO of ethio Telecom, Frehiwot Tamiru, told Parliament in June that the social media curbs create “disappointing experiences” for customers and that the company would work to resolve the issue, though acknowledged the decision was beyond its control.

Source: Ethiopian News July 18, 2023 10:14 UTC