Undersea cable failures cause Internet disruptions for multiple African countries

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This post details the impact of multiple undersea cable failures on internet connectivity in several African countries on March 14, 2024. It leverages Cloudflare Radar data to map the geographical spread and temporal progression of disruptions, identifying specific countries and network providers affected. The post highlights the reliance of the internet on submarine cables and references previous similar incidents. It also details the specific cables impacted (WACS, MainOne, SAT-3, ACE) and mentions the impact on Microsoft Azure and the MainOne website. The post concludes with a commitment to continued monitoring and provides links to Cloudflare Radar's Outage Center and social media channels for updates.