Senegal earmarks CFA13.5 billion ($24 million) in its 2026 budget to modernise the communications sector.
The government plans to create a new...
Standard Bank extended a USD 138 million facility to STEP, acting as sole arranger and advisor to support network expansion in Ethiopia.
Safaricom...
Standard Bank extended a USD 138 million facility to STEP, acting as sole arranger and advisor to support network expansion in Ethiopia.
Safaricom...
i3 announced partnerships targeting cervical cancer (MSD & MYDAWA), malaria (NMEP, PVAC & Sproxil), and pharmacy access (Boehringer Ingelheim with...
i3 announced partnerships targeting cervical cancer (MSD & MYDAWA), malaria (NMEP, PVAC & Sproxil), and pharmacy access (Boehringer Ingelheim with...
Liberia’s telecom regulator and Huawei discuss deploying the “Digital Village” model, including smart classrooms, solar power and an Internet...
Liberia’s telecom regulator and Huawei discuss deploying the “Digital Village” model, including smart classrooms, solar power and an Internet...
Government targets broad digital expansion through “Chad Connection 2030” and global partnerships
Country remains low in e-government and...
Government targets broad digital expansion through “Chad Connection 2030” and global partnerships
Country remains low in e-government and...
Telecel Faso deploys 300 new sites to expand coverage in 750 underserved areas
Rollout aims to regain market share amid strong competition from...
Telecel Faso deploys 300 new sites to expand coverage in 750 underserved areas
Rollout aims to regain market share amid strong competition from...
Gabon’s Social Affairs Ministry presented a digital platform to track social aid with greater transparency and accuracy.
The system aims to...
Gabon’s Social Affairs Ministry presented a digital platform to track social aid with greater transparency and accuracy.
The system aims to...
Mauritius creates an Artificial Intelligence Unit under the Ministry of ICT and Innovation to coordinate national AI initiatives.
The country ranks...
Mauritius creates an Artificial Intelligence Unit under the Ministry of ICT and Innovation to coordinate national AI initiatives.
The country ranks...
The Ministry of Technology and Science and Yango hosted a dialogue to explore public-private strategies for accelerating Zambia’s shift to a...
The Ministry of Technology and Science and Yango hosted a dialogue to explore public-private strategies for accelerating Zambia’s shift to a...
South Africa’s BBI and Huawei are building a national optical backbone to meet SA Connect goals by 2030.
Huawei’s 800G tech enables real-time data...
South Africa’s BBI and Huawei are building a national optical backbone to meet SA Connect goals by 2030.
Huawei’s 800G tech enables real-time data...
Cameroon’s state operator has finalized a three-year partnership with Ethio Telecom to boost digital payments, modernize networks and prepare the launch...
Cameroon’s state operator has finalized a three-year partnership with Ethio Telecom to boost digital payments, modernize networks and prepare the launch...
Cameroon finalizes MoU to join Medusa Africa submarine cable project
Medusa to boost connectivity with Europe, Africa, Asia; operational by...
Cameroon finalizes MoU to join Medusa Africa submarine cable project
Medusa to boost connectivity with Europe, Africa, Asia; operational by...
Senegal sets its 2026 Digital Ministry budget at CFA81.06 billion, with nearly 60% directed to investments.
The “New Deal Technologique” strategy...
Senegal sets its 2026 Digital Ministry budget at CFA81.06 billion, with nearly 60% directed to investments.
The “New Deal Technologique” strategy...
ARCEP launched DNSSEC on Burkina Faso’s national “.bf” domain on 5 December 2025.
ICANN supported the project through the Coalition for Digital...
ARCEP launched DNSSEC on Burkina Faso’s national “.bf” domain on 5 December 2025.
ICANN supported the project through the Coalition for Digital...
DRC ends legal chaos with 20-year unified licenses for mobile giants, boosting investor security and paving the way for tech neutrality.
Data...
DRC ends legal chaos with 20-year unified licenses for mobile giants, boosting investor security and paving the way for tech neutrality.
Data...
Kenya's Ministry of ICT and Infratel Italia are partnering to advance broadband expansion, 5G rollout, and innovative infrastructure...
Kenya's Ministry of ICT and Infratel Italia are partnering to advance broadband expansion, 5G rollout, and innovative infrastructure...
Rwanda introduced eKash to enable instant, mobile-accessible, and interoperable transactions across banks, mobile money, SACCOs, and...
Rwanda introduced eKash to enable instant, mobile-accessible, and interoperable transactions across banks, mobile money, SACCOs, and...
Technopark Casablanca partners with Renew Capital, which opens a regional HQ in Morocco
Deal aims to link Maghreb and North/West African startups...
Technopark Casablanca partners with Renew Capital, which opens a regional HQ in Morocco
Deal aims to link Maghreb and North/West African startups...
Egypt ranks 47th worldwide in The Global AI Index, ahead of South Africa and Ghana.
The index evaluates 93 countries based on AI investment,...
Egypt ranks 47th worldwide in The Global AI Index, ahead of South Africa and Ghana.
The index evaluates 93 countries based on AI investment,...
PL’Power takes first place for converting plastic waste into electricity.
The winning team receives CFA4.5 million and entry into an international...
PL’Power takes first place for converting plastic waste into electricity.
The winning team receives CFA4.5 million and entry into an international...
GSMA estimates $2 billion in economic value and 280,000 jobs by 2030.
Smartphone costs and low digital skills keep usage far below coverage...
GSMA estimates $2 billion in economic value and 280,000 jobs by 2030.
Smartphone costs and low digital skills keep usage far below coverage...
Private TV channels face declining ad revenue and rising diffusion costs, including a fixed annual TNT fee of CFA75 million ($133,230).
Burkina Faso...
Private TV channels face declining ad revenue and rising diffusion costs, including a fixed annual TNT fee of CFA75 million ($133,230).
Burkina Faso...
Huawei partners with Algerian startup Yassir to boost local tech solutions
Focus areas include cloud, AI, mobile payments, and digital...
Huawei partners with Algerian startup Yassir to boost local tech solutions
Focus areas include cloud, AI, mobile payments, and digital...
As global investment in Artificial Intelligence (AI) accelerates, Africa is still working to define its own approach. The continent faces a complex...
As global investment in Artificial Intelligence (AI) accelerates, Africa is still working to define its own approach. The continent faces a complex...
Mauritius Telecom to invest $434M over 3 years to boost digital infrastructure
Plan includes new submarine cables, sovereign cloud, AI,...
Mauritius Telecom to invest $434M over 3 years to boost digital infrastructure
Plan includes new submarine cables, sovereign cloud, AI,...
Sudan prepares launch of Baldna platform to digitize public administration
System enables secure data exchange among ministries and state...
Sudan prepares launch of Baldna platform to digitize public administration
System enables secure data exchange among ministries and state...
M-Pesa accuses Ethio Telecom of blocking access to new Lehulum app
App aims to offer universal M-Pesa access, approved by national regulators...
M-Pesa accuses Ethio Telecom of blocking access to new Lehulum app
App aims to offer universal M-Pesa access, approved by national regulators...
Pilot “École Connectée” program launched in two high schools
Smart classrooms enable real-time teaching, interactive content, and remote...
Pilot “École Connectée” program launched in two high schools
Smart classrooms enable real-time teaching, interactive content, and remote...
GSMA outlines reforms needed to meet targets of the New Technological Deal 2034
High mobile taxes, device costs, and limited electrification impede...
GSMA outlines reforms needed to meet targets of the New Technological Deal 2034
High mobile taxes, device costs, and limited electrification impede...
Government launches satellite program to reach underserved and remote areas
Goal is to connect one million people to the Internet by the end of...
Government launches satellite program to reach underserved and remote areas
Goal is to connect one million people to the Internet by the end of...
Mauritania launches e-health initiatives, including a national vaccination database and the E-CNAM platform for digital insurance and...
Mauritania launches e-health initiatives, including a national vaccination database and the E-CNAM platform for digital insurance and...
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