Sudan - July 2025

On 25 July, Sudan's Telecommunications and Post Regulatory Authority (TPRA) implemented an indefinite, nationwide ban on WhatsApp voice and video calls, citing national security concerns. WhatsApp is widely used in Sudan and the ban is likely to disrupt essential communication channels for displaced people, humanitarian workers, and local communities, particularly in conflict-affected regions such as Darfur and South Kordofan that lack basic services. Digital rights advocates have expressed concerns over the ban's implications on digital freedoms in Sudan.

Sources: Al Jazeera, Radio Tamazuj, Tech Africa News, All Africa