Microsoft Service Outage Causing Disruption in EMEA Region

Users in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region are facing significant disruptions as Microsoft investigates a widespread service outage affecting Microsoft 365, Teams, and Azure services. Since 1pm on Thursday, reports have flooded in regarding issues with accessing these crucial cloud services, particularly Outlook.

The outage has primarily impacted users in South Africa and the United Kingdom, with a focus on a networking issue that Microsoft is actively addressing. Real-time status updates from the tech giant confirm the identification of the problem and efforts to reroute traffic.

Meanwhile, Vodacom, a major telecom provider, has also been affected by undersea cable incidents along the West Coast of Africa, further exacerbating the internet connectivity challenges in the region.

As investigations continue, the exact cause and timeline for resolution remain unclear. Microsoft has assured users of ongoing efforts to restore normal service. Stay tuned for updates as the situation unfolds.