Mobile Internet Shut Down in Mozambique Amidst Election Protests

Mozambique

25 October - 26 October, 2024 (1 day 14 hours)

Local Impact

Data and media reports indicate that mobile Internet has been shutdown in Mozambique in the midst of protests after the results of the presidential election were announced. Fixed Internet continues to be available.

[This is a rapidly evolving situation and so this page may be updated frequently.]

Data and Analysis

Data from Cloudflare Radar, IODA, and Google’s Transparency Report show drops in mobile connectivity across Mozambique.

Cloudflare Radar shows the overall connectivity for Mozambique dropping starting around 09:45 UTC:

Cloudflare Radar chart showing drop in overall Internet connectivity in Mozambique over the past 24 hours.

Wired / fixed networks continue to provide Internet access, but mobile networks have shut down access. This can be seen in the charts for three mobile providers: Vodacom Mozambique, Telecomunicacoes de Mocambique, and Viettel Group.

Cloudflare Radar chart showing drop in Internet connectivity on Vodacom Mozambique's network over the past 24 hours.

Cloudflare Radar chart showing drop in Internet connectivity on Telecomunicacoes de Mocambique's network over the past 24 hours.

Cloudflare Radar chart showing drop in overall Internet connectivity on Viettel Group's network over the past 24 hours.

This chart from IODA shows the decrease in Google Search results (the purple line) and also a drop in connections (orange line):

Chart from IODA that shows a drop in connectivity today in Mozambique

Conversations

There is an apparent internet shutdown in Mozambique, following violent protest. All 3 mobile phone companies have cut or reduced their mobile data services on Friday afternoon. We are unable to verify if this is just a coincidence, or a a deliberate move by the authorities. In…

— Zenaida Machado (@zenaidamz) October 25, 2024

SCOOP : La situation au Mozambique est explosive à la suite de la proclamée victoire du candidat du parti au pouvoir, Daniel Chapo. Les manifestations de l'opposition, réprimées dans le sang, sont désormais entravées par un accès à internet limité, entravant ainsi toute forme de… pic.twitter.com/EOiAIAeL7f

— nūVoxio (@nuVoxioFR) October 25, 2024

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