Tripoli – Libya has been ranked among the top ten African countries most affected by internet outages in 2025, a result of security disturbances and armed clashes.
- The report indicated that clashes between armed groups in Tripoli cost the country losses exceeding $1.3 million due to internet outages, affecting approximately 1.3 million users.
- The number of internet users in Libya reached 6.62 million, representing a penetration rate of 88.5% of the population, an increase of 69 thousand users compared to 2024.
- In contrast, the number of people not using the internet was about 860 thousand, representing 11.5% of the total population.
The report reflects the scale of the economic and social impact of internet outages in Libya, especially as most commercial and service activities rely on digital connectivity.
Tripoli
Tripoli is the capital and largest city of Libya, with a history dating back to the 7th century BC when it was founded by the Phoenicians. It later became a significant part of the Roman Empire, known as Oea, and has since been ruled by the Byzantines, Arabs, Ottomans, Italians, and finally achieved independence as part of modern Libya. The city’s historic core, the Medina, contains ancient architecture and landmarks like the Arch of Marcus Aurelius.
Libya
Libya is a North African country with a rich history rooted in ancient civilizations like the Phoenicians and Romans, followed by centuries of Arab and Ottoman influence. In the modern era, it was an Italian colony before gaining independence in 1951, later becoming known for Muammar Gaddafi’s lengthy rule from 1969 until the 2011 revolution. Its cultural sites include the well-preserved Roman ruins of Leptis Magna, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Africa
Africa is the world’s second-largest continent, widely recognized as the birthplace of humanity, with fossil evidence tracing the origins of *Homo sapiens* back hundreds of thousands of years. It is home to immense cultural diversity, thousands of languages, and numerous ancient civilizations, such as those of Egypt, Mali, and Great Zimbabwe, which have profoundly shaped global history.
