Internet and call services have been interrupted in Ethiopia's Tigray region following renewed clashes between regional forces and the national army. Ethio Telecom has completely cut services, while the smaller provider Safaricom remains operational. This disruption comes as residents face ongoing cash shortages and rely heavily on mobile banking for transactions.
The fighting has led to heightened tensions and panic buying among the population. The situation is reminiscent of the two-year civil war that previously isolated Tigray from the outside world, exacerbating humanitarian challenges in the region.