Facebook, WhatsApp and Telegram servers are down and not working in Ethiopia reportedly due to leaked papers of 12th standard exam.
NetBlocks confirmed outage:
NetBlocks metrics confirm the disruption of Facebook and Facebook Messenger in Ethiopia from the afternoon of Monday 8 November 2021. Network data show that Facebook and Messenger servers as well as some WhatsApp and Telegram messaging servers are restricted on the state-run monopoly network provider Ethio Telecom (AS24757), corroborating user reports of difficulty accessing the services.
⚠️Confirmed: Facebook, Messenger, Instagram and some WhatsApp and Telegram servers restricted in #Ethiopia after leak of national exam papers; incident ongoing
📰 Report: https://t.co/uOxnJpyUU3 pic.twitter.com/JkLYn2bFfb
— NetBlocks (@netblocks) November 8, 2021
According to several reports, after the content of 12th grade national exam papers was leaked online, social media restrictions were imposed, rendering many services inoperable. The restrictions come amid rising tensions and ongoing conflict in the country’s troubled regions.
#BREAKING :- Facebook, Telegram and Instagram is not working in #Ethiopia on account of national exam but there is no official objective from the government. pic.twitter.com/ZT5HvoC1xF
— March (@MArchAfrica) November 8, 2021
Following TPLF and OLA supporters posted the content of 12 grade national exam on social media, three major platforms Facebook, telegram and WhatsApp are being restricted in #Ethiopia. pic.twitter.com/21CYLZi0gt
— Atnaf Brhane 🇪🇹 (@AtnafB) November 8, 2021
Following TPLF and OLA supporters posted the content of 12 grade national exam on social media, three major platforms Facebook, telegram and WhatsApp are being restricted in #Ethiopia.
— Biyyaa Koof (@BiyyaaKoof) November 8, 2021
