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Cloudflare: Governments directed Internet shutdowns during exam periods in Middle East
Syria, Algeria, and Iraq all turn off Internet to prevent cheating
Syria, Algeria, and Iraq all turn off Internet to prevent cheating
Expects deal to close next year
Will create the biggest TowerCo in the Middle East and Africa
Cable connecting Europe and North Africa is underway, expected live in Q4 2025
Paves the way for for ZTE to supply Ooredoo 5G solutions in Algeria
Telco opens new facility in eastern Algeria, more planned across country