Authorities presented a national 5G implementation strategy on February 11, 2026.
The government will start deployment with a 5G Non-Standalone...
Nigeria launches four-month digital training with Ericsson
Programme targets 50,000 youths in emerging technologies
Initiative aims to curb youth...
Nigeria launches four-month digital training with Ericsson
Programme targets 50,000 youths in emerging technologies
Initiative aims to curb youth...
Companies with CFA5B+ revenue must establish headquarters in country
Telecom operators Moov, Orange, Telecel affected by decree
Firms have 36...
Companies with CFA5B+ revenue must establish headquarters in country
Telecom operators Moov, Orange, Telecel affected by decree
Firms have 36...
Madagascar renews disaster management partnership with Yas
Yas serves 14.6 million subscribers, 68% market share
Deal strengthens emergency alerts via...
Madagascar renews disaster management partnership with Yas
Yas serves 14.6 million subscribers, 68% market share
Deal strengthens emergency alerts via...
had relaunched the International Festival of Saharan Cultures (FICSA) in Amdjarass after a seven-year hiatus.
Niger participates as guest of honor,...
had relaunched the International Festival of Saharan Cultures (FICSA) in Amdjarass after a seven-year hiatus.
Niger participates as guest of honor,...
Algeria holds seminar to boost national cybersecurity skills
Initiative aligns with national information systems security strategy
Kaspersky...
Algeria holds seminar to boost national cybersecurity skills
Initiative aligns with national information systems security strategy
Kaspersky...
Eutelsat, Unconnected.org launch satellite community Wi-Fi in Tanzania
Service targets underserved areas beyond terrestrial...
Eutelsat, Unconnected.org launch satellite community Wi-Fi in Tanzania
Service targets underserved areas beyond terrestrial...
MTN Group has no official presence in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where the mobile market is dominated by Airtel, Orange, Vodacom and Africell. The...
MTN Group has no official presence in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where the mobile market is dominated by Airtel, Orange, Vodacom and Africell. The...
Paratus launches 2,000 km Mombasa-Goma fiber link
Corridor connects landlocked markets to submarine cables
Project supports rising East...
Paratus launches 2,000 km Mombasa-Goma fiber link
Corridor connects landlocked markets to submarine cables
Project supports rising East...
Partnership focuses on 5G, cloud networks, and AI-driven operations
Aims to expand digital finance and value-added services
Comes as 75% of Africans...
Partnership focuses on 5G, cloud networks, and AI-driven operations
Aims to expand digital finance and value-added services
Comes as 75% of Africans...
Uber’s exit reshuffles Tanzania’s ride-hailing market, but strong urban growth and rising digital adoption keep demand expanding.
Bolt and InDrive are...
Uber’s exit reshuffles Tanzania’s ride-hailing market, but strong urban growth and rising digital adoption keep demand expanding.
Bolt and InDrive are...
Congo regulator says MTN signals detected in Goma and Rutshuru
Authorities cite illegal use of frequencies and digital sovereignty risks
Case...
Congo regulator says MTN signals detected in Goma and Rutshuru
Authorities cite illegal use of frequencies and digital sovereignty risks
Case...
Absa Kenya hires M-PESA’s Sitoyo Lopokoiyit, signalling a shift from branch banking to a telecom-style digital platform mindset.
The move shows that...
Absa Kenya hires M-PESA’s Sitoyo Lopokoiyit, signalling a shift from branch banking to a telecom-style digital platform mindset.
The move shows that...
South Africa launches Scam Signal to combat APP fraud
Platform links banks, mobile networks for real-time detection
Digital payment fraud...
South Africa launches Scam Signal to combat APP fraud
Platform links banks, mobile networks for real-time detection
Digital payment fraud...
Côte d’Ivoire integrates AI into national career guidance
2026 Career Days focus on AI skills, ethics
Government expands youth employability...
Côte d’Ivoire integrates AI into national career guidance
2026 Career Days focus on AI skills, ethics
Government expands youth employability...
Kenya warns against 21 uncertified mobile phone brands
Devices lack mandatory Type Approval safety certification
Regulator cites health...
Kenya warns against 21 uncertified mobile phone brands
Devices lack mandatory Type Approval safety certification
Regulator cites health...
Platform enables access to taxes, banking, civil records
Government says biometric data stored by interior ministry
Djibouti’s President...
Platform enables access to taxes, banking, civil records
Government says biometric data stored by interior ministry
Djibouti’s President...
Ziidi Trader enables NSE share trading via M-Pesa
M-Pesa revenue rose 15.2% to 161.1 billion shillings in FY2025
H1 FY2026 revenue up 14% on...
Ziidi Trader enables NSE share trading via M-Pesa
M-Pesa revenue rose 15.2% to 161.1 billion shillings in FY2025
H1 FY2026 revenue up 14% on...
MTN’s Bayobab signed a partnership with Mozambique’s TMCEL to provide international voice, roaming and IPX services.
MTN served 301.3 million...
MTN’s Bayobab signed a partnership with Mozambique’s TMCEL to provide international voice, roaming and IPX services.
MTN served 301.3 million...
Nigeria will revise its National Telecommunications Policy of 2000 for the first time in nearly 26 years.
The reform will integrate mobile internet,...
Nigeria will revise its National Telecommunications Policy of 2000 for the first time in nearly 26 years.
The reform will integrate mobile internet,...
Somalia and Turkey signed a cooperation protocol between their telecom regulators covering cybersecurity and electronic communications.
The...
Somalia and Turkey signed a cooperation protocol between their telecom regulators covering cybersecurity and electronic communications.
The...
LTA suspends Starcell’s telecom license and spectrum authorization for 90 days
Operator failed to launch services and settle outstanding...
LTA suspends Starcell’s telecom license and spectrum authorization for 90 days
Operator failed to launch services and settle outstanding...
Ethiopia opened its first fully automated smart police station on Feb. 9, 2026.
The project forms part of the government’s “Digital Ethiopia...
Ethiopia opened its first fully automated smart police station on Feb. 9, 2026.
The project forms part of the government’s “Digital Ethiopia...
The Tunisian government assigned Tunisie Télécom four core missions to digitise the national health system, including broadband connectivity, a...
The Tunisian government assigned Tunisie Télécom four core missions to digitise the national health system, including broadband connectivity, a...
Zamani Telecom partners with Hayo to monetise and secure A2P SMS traffic in Niger, targeting fraud, grey routes and revenue leakage.
The move reflects...
Zamani Telecom partners with Hayo to monetise and secure A2P SMS traffic in Niger, targeting fraud, grey routes and revenue leakage.
The move reflects...
Equatorial Guinea, Nigeria sign deal for new submarine fiber-optic link
Project aims to boost bandwidth, digital connectivity and regional...
Equatorial Guinea, Nigeria sign deal for new submarine fiber-optic link
Project aims to boost bandwidth, digital connectivity and regional...
Africa needs $36 billion yearly for fiber-optic investment through 2040
Network growth expanded internet access, but affordability remains...
Africa needs $36 billion yearly for fiber-optic investment through 2040
Network growth expanded internet access, but affordability remains...
Nigeria launches mobile app to connect women with economic services
Platform targets 25 million women, President Tinubu says
App centralizes...
Nigeria launches mobile app to connect women with economic services
Platform targets 25 million women, President Tinubu says
App centralizes...
Airtel Nigeria to add 2Africa cable gateway in Akwa Ibom
Move reduces reliance on Lagos, boosting network redundancy and resilience
Data use...
Airtel Nigeria to add 2Africa cable gateway in Akwa Ibom
Move reduces reliance on Lagos, boosting network redundancy and resilience
Data use...
Digital economy minister meets investors from the UAE and Tunisia
Government seeks private partnerships to accelerate digital projects
DRC...
Digital economy minister meets investors from the UAE and Tunisia
Government seeks private partnerships to accelerate digital projects
DRC...
Government targets underserved rural and remote areas
Program aims to connect one million people by end-2026
Satellite access to complement existing...
Government targets underserved rural and remote areas
Program aims to connect one million people by end-2026
Satellite access to complement existing...
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