Prime Minister along with the Minister of Communications & IT witness signing agreement between Atos and Egypt’s ITIDA to expand Atos’ operations in Egypt. The new GDC provides cutting-edge, best-in-class digital services to clients across the globe Cairo, Egypt - December 5, 2022 - Atos today announces the opening of its new Global Delivery Center (GDC) facility in Cairo, Egypt concluded in...

The fund will support investment entities struggling to mobilize financing to achieve their objectives.  Last Thursday, Mastercard Foundation announced the launch of a US$200 million fund to support founded-and-based-in-Africa investment entities that are struggling to mobilize resources to reach their goals.  According to one of the media outlets that reported the news, 180 venture...

Over the past four months, 46 Ivorian soldiers are detained in Mali, which accuses them of being mercenaries sent to destabilize the country. As the anti-coup force announced last July is taking shape, the institution is hardening its stance against the Malian junta.  At the end of the 62nd ECOWAS summit, last Sunday, an ultimatum was given for Mali to release the 46 Ivorian soldiers it is...

In 2020, UNICEF launched a global initiative to ensure millions of children have access to quality education via the Internet, as Covid-19 had reduced social interaction. It is relying on telecom operators to guarantee internet access, which is important for the success of the project.  Telecom operator Airtel Nigeria and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) announced, Friday...

According to the West African central bank BCEAO, Côte d’Ivoire is the country where access to credit is more favorable for large firms in the region. Meanwhile, Senegal is the most favorable country for SMEs.  In the WAEMU community, Côte d’Ivoire is the country where interest is lower for loans to large firms. According to the recent report on credit conditions published by the...

In recent years, several studies have emphasized the importance of native languages in various sectors of Africa.  In Nigerian primary schools, courses will now mainly be taught in native languages. On December 1, 2022, the government approved a national language policy proposed by the Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu.  According to the government official, “pupils learn faster”...

With 212.2 million mobile subscribers, Nigeria is the largest telecom market in Africa. Its regulator wants to ensure that all the equipment used in the sector meets quality standards and is suitable for the local market.  The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has once again warned consumers against using unlicensed and counterfeit mobile devices. According to the regulator, ...

The Banker, one of the leading professional magazines in the financial sector, has awarded Rawbank the prize for “Bank of the Year” in the Democratic Republic of Congo.The award is a proud moment for the bank, and testimony to the quality and value of its services provided inthe country. “This award is a special recognition, as it testifies to the expertise of our teams but also to the...

During a ministerial council last August, the Ivorian government decided to launch a public tender process to sell part of its 14.95% stake in Orange CI. The operation was launched on November 30, 2022. In the end, the state will retain only a 5% stake and a seat on the board of directors.   Côte d'Ivoire launched the public offering of part of its Orange CI stakes yesterday, November...

After the coronavirus pandemic, telecom consumers’ needs have greatly changed. To keep up with the challenge, telecom operators are investing heavily to meet current and future needs and be competitive in the coming years.  Kuwaiti telecom group Zain announced, Wednesday (Nov 30), it would invest US$800 million in its Sudanese operations over the next five years. The investment aims to...