Past

Regional shutdown

Broadband, Mobile

N'djamena

Unverified reports suggest that Internet services have been disrupted in Chad's capital city, N'djamena, since around 8:00 local time on 27 February 2021.

  • Total Duration 4 days

Flag of Chad Chad

Population
19,319,064
UN Classification
  • Least Developed Country
  • Land Locked Developing Country

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Local impact

The KeepItOn Shutdown Tracker has linked the disruptions to protests taking place surrounding the upcoming elections.

Related documentation

Authorities have not provided any explanation for this measure.

Other supporting information

It’s difficult to measure the effect of local/regional Internet shutdowns, as most measurements are done at a country level. Learn more

Social media

Screenshot of Facebook post detailing disruption of Internet
Source: https://www.facebook.com/100064395450364/posts/2809730249286550/