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Multiple undersea cable failures led to a significant internet outage in several African countries, impacting essential services and connectivity. Countries like Côte d'Ivoire and South Africa experienced disruptions due to the affected cables, including WACS, ACE, SAT-3, and MainOne.
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Are there any geopolitical implications arising from the reliance of African nations on undersea cables for internet connectivity?
How can African countries improve their internet infrastructure resilience following such outages?
What measures can telecommunication companies undertake to minimize the impact of undersea cable failures?
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