RSF brings down telecoms networks across Sudan, sources say
Millions rely on online payments for food and other essentials, now inaccessible due to the network interruption.
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Millions rely on online payments for food and other essentials, now inaccessible due to the network interruption.
It’s been widely reported that communications across Sudan were down on Monday this week. The country’s military government – and spokespeople from the telecoms sector – have blamed the paramilitary Rapid Support Force (RSF).
The telco grapples with inflation, forex volatility, armed conflicts and power outages across its markets.
Within the space of a few hours on Sunday 16th April, MTN Sudan was ordered by the state regulator to block then restore access to internet services amidst escalating fighting in the country.
MTN Sudan announced the successful deployment of a new data analytics and AI platform to drive its digital transformation plans.