South Africa’s Telkom seeks LEO partners to boost coverage and emergency services Move follows similar satellite collaborations by Vodacom and MTN Rural networks offer growth potential despite high deployment costs South African telecom operator Telkom said on November 18, that it is exploring partnerships with low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite providers to expand connectivity...

GuarantCo to guarantee $50M of Senelec’s $213M green bond for renewables Projects to add 585 MW solar, 329 MW storage; benefit 1.8M people Bond is Africa’s first green issuance by a state utility; supports Vision 2030 GuarantCo announced on Tuesday, November 18, that it will guarantee up to $50 million of Senelec’s new $213 million bond. It is the...

FAO forecasts a 4 % rise in food import spending from 2024 Cereals remain the top import item at $21.9 billion Rising costs reflect strong demand and global supply pressures Food imports in Sub-Saharan Africa are expected to total $65 billion by the end of 2025, according to the latest estimates from the FAO in its semiannual Food Outlook report published on...

MTN Innovation Lab hosts Africa HealthTech Export 2025 Bootcamp in Cotonou Event targets startup growth amid falling investment but high sector potential Experts stress need for clear regulation and better access to digital health tools The MTN Innovation Lab in Cotonou opened the Africa HealthTech Export 2025 Bootcamp on Monday, November 17. The event brings together...

Agreement aims to modernize infrastructure and reduce urban–rural gaps Plans include new transmission equipment and wider high-speed Internet Glo-1 submarine cable to serve as backbone for Imo’s digital strategy Imo State has formalized an agreement with telecom operator Glo to accelerate the rollout of digital infrastructure across the state. Announced by local...

Senegal bans use of uncertified software for managing civil records Move supports digital overhaul securing 20M+ records under national system Cyberattacks surged in 2024, prompting stronger data protection measures Senegal’s Minister of Urban Planning, Local Government and Spatial Planning, Balla Moussa Fofana, urged municipalities on Tuesday, November 18, to immediately...

Five-year deal includes a €150 million investment and three Airbus aircraft Partnership to raise flights to Morocco by 17 % starting in 2026 Move supports Morocco’s tourism growth and strengthens easyJet’s regional footprint The Moroccan National Tourism Office (ONMT) and British low-cost airline easyJet signed a five-year strategic partnership agreement on...

Togo to deploy AI agents in schools as part of digital transformation Reforms aim to digitize ministries, expand broadband, and align with Cotonou Declaration Togo’s Minister of Public Service Efficiency and Digital Transformation, Cina Lawson, outlined the country’s artificial intelligence (AI) priorities this week at the Regional Summit on Digital Transformation held in...

Transport ministry issues call for interest for the VIC-MED project’s second phase AfDB provides $2 million to fund updated feasibility and technical studies Plan aims to build a multimodal corridor to boost trade and inland mobility Egypt’s Transport Ministry has issued a call for expressions of interest for phase 2 of the Victoria–Mediterranean (VIC-MED) water...

Morocco partners with Keiretsu Forum to boost startup investment by 2030 Deal supports Digital Morocco 2030; aims for 6,000 certified startups Strategy targets ecosystem gaps, late-stage funding, and global integration Morocco signed a partnership agreement on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, with Keiretsu Forum MENA, one of the world’s largest private investor networks with...