It affected over 1 million internet users. In 2020, the country lost $100 million to internet outage which rose to $164.5 million in 2021, affecting 21.3 million users. Story continuesWoodhams says by emphasizing the economic impact, the Ethiopian government will recognize how internet shutdowns harm the country. “Internet access was cut twice in early January and again in June as protests were crushed and protestors killed. Internet access in Sudan was also deliberately disrupted by the government 11 times in June to prevent cheating in exams,” the study says.

Source: Ethiopian News January 13, 2023 00:59 UTC