Ethopia: Internet services resume across Amhara region after near year-long shutdown

Addis Abeba – Data internet services have been restored in 19 cities across Ethiopia’s Amhara region, ending a shutdown that began in August 2023.

The outage started following clashes between the non-state militia, Fano, and government security forces, which led to the declaration of a state of emergency in August 2023.

Residents in various cities, including Dessie and Bahir Dar, confirmed the resumption of data internet services as of 14 July, 2024. They…