It is not uncommon for developing countries to block access to the internet. In June last year Algeria blocked access to its internet to prevent cheating in school exams
The Ethiopian government has blocked access to the country's mobile internet - apparently to stop the leaking of exam papers
Ethiopia has blocked its citizens access to the country’s internet. It was shutdown at around 4pm UK time on Tuesday, and according to Google’s transparency report it was still not restored last night.
“Mobile data has been deactivated,” deputy communications minister Zadig Abraha told the AFP news agency on Wednesday.
Ethiopia has blocked its citizens access to the country’s internet. It was shutdown at around 4pm UK time on Tuesday, and according to Google’s transparency report it was still not restored last night.
“Mobile data has been deactivated,” deputy communications minister Zadig Abraha told the AFP news agency on Wednesday.
However, in Ethiopia’s case, this is the third time in a year that the digital capabilities in the country have been blocked. In July 2016, the government blocked a traffic after university entrance exams were posted online, with another block following in August 2016.