Inside the Struggle for Internet Access in Western Sahara: From Political Blackouts to Satellite Lifelines
As of January 2024, Western Sahara had about 398,000 internet users, roughly 67.1% of the population, up by 65,000 users (a 19% increase) from 2023. By early 2024 about 87% of the population lived in urban areas (Laayoune, Dakhla, Smara,