Ethiopia's population of 102 million is undergoing a government-sanctioned internet blackout after a popular musician was assassinated on Monday night.

"This shutdown comes at a time when the country is mourning the loss of a beloved musician and a courageous activist and millions are calling for justice for Haacaaluu," said Berhan Taye, a senior policy analyst and Global Internet Shutdowns Lead at Access Now.

The Ethiopian government frequently deploys internet shutdowns, and in 2019 the country racked up 274 hours of internet blackouts according to research from Top10VPN