Millions of users of the instant messaging app WhatsApp are currently unable to send messages as the platform suffered an outage around 8.45am on Tuesday morning.
According to complaints on other social media platforms, WhatsApp users are able to access their conversations, but the app is failing to deliver new messages.
As at the time of filling this report, there is no official information from the Meta-owned platform or an update as to what is causing the glitch on any of their social media pages.
WhatsApp has become critical infrastructure in many markets, used by government officials, telecom service providers and of course, millions of people.