Côte d’Ivoire’s telecom regulator ARTCI issued a statement on Thursday urging caution to safeguard telecommunications infrastructure during the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) football tournament.

The tournament, running from January 13 to February 11, is expected to attract large crowds and high demand for network services. In that context, ARTCI is calling on the public to avoid damaging crucial equipment, including optical fiber cables, transmission towers, and batteries.