Netblocks

NetBlocks, a renowned organization monitoring international internet services and issuing reports, has recently unveiled its 2023 report. According to this report, Ethiopia ranks second in terms of income loss after Russia following a significant internet shutdown. Russia incurred a staggering $4 billion loss in revenue due to disconnecting 113 million citizens from the internet, while Ethiopia, with approximately 30 million citizens affected, faced a substantial loss of $1.6 billion. The deliberate internet shutdown by the government is believed to have multifaceted motivations, including suppressing protests, restricting freedom of expression, and safeguarding election processes. Notably, Ethiopia is among the 25 countries…