President Félix Tshisekedi instructed the government to strengthen social media regulation during the February 27 Cabinet meeting in...
Congo has approved CFA21.87 billion ($39.3 million) for its 2026 digital transformation program.
The plan aims to expand broadband access, digitize...
Congo has approved CFA21.87 billion ($39.3 million) for its 2026 digital transformation program.
The plan aims to expand broadband access, digitize...
(HUAWEI) - On March 1, Huawei Northern Africa OTF (Operations Transformation Forum) 2026 was successfully held in Barcelona, Spain. With the theme...
(HUAWEI) - On March 1, Huawei Northern Africa OTF (Operations Transformation Forum) 2026 was successfully held in Barcelona, Spain. With the theme...
Ghana aims to reach 70% 5G population coverage by March 2027, though the service is not yet commercially available.
The government has shifted from...
Ghana aims to reach 70% 5G population coverage by March 2027, though the service is not yet commercially available.
The government has shifted from...
Africa internet penetration at 36%; 900 million offline
Community satellite Wi-Fi expands access in rural areas
Shared networks cut data costs...
Africa internet penetration at 36%; 900 million offline
Community satellite Wi-Fi expands access in rural areas
Shared networks cut data costs...
Axian secures digital finance license in Comoros
New entity to offer mobile nano, micro-loans
Banking rate 39%; inclusion seen reaching 75% by...
Axian secures digital finance license in Comoros
New entity to offer mobile nano, micro-loans
Banking rate 39%; inclusion seen reaching 75% by...
Pupils to receive unique school identification numbers
Program aims to modernize education data management
Guinea’s Ministry of National Education...
Pupils to receive unique school identification numbers
Program aims to modernize education data management
Guinea’s Ministry of National Education...
Amazon begins talks with Kenya on low-Earth orbit satellite broadband
Kenya’s digital market is large but internet access remains...
Amazon begins talks with Kenya on low-Earth orbit satellite broadband
Kenya’s digital market is large but internet access remains...
MTN and regulator ZICTA launch solar-assisted telecom towers to extend mobile broadband to rural communities.
Zambia targets nationwide broadband...
MTN and regulator ZICTA launch solar-assisted telecom towers to extend mobile broadband to rural communities.
Zambia targets nationwide broadband...
Hub2, Ecobank to link 200 million mobile wallets
Rollout to focus first on UEMOA and CEMAC
Africa holds 74% of global mobile money...
Hub2, Ecobank to link 200 million mobile wallets
Rollout to focus first on UEMOA and CEMAC
Africa holds 74% of global mobile money...
Burkina Faso launches Sereya platform for Faso Mêbo
Platform tracks citizen contributions and project progress
Integrated with Faso Arzeka national...
Burkina Faso launches Sereya platform for Faso Mêbo
Platform tracks citizen contributions and project progress
Integrated with Faso Arzeka national...
Liquid repays ZAR loan and $220 million facility
Secures $410 million new credit, $195 million equity
Plans $300 million bond...
Liquid repays ZAR loan and $220 million facility
Secures $410 million new credit, $195 million equity
Plans $300 million bond...
More than 500 media leaders gathered in Nairobi on Feb. 25–26 for the fourth African Media Festival under the theme “Resilient Stories: Reinventing...
More than 500 media leaders gathered in Nairobi on Feb. 25–26 for the fourth African Media Festival under the theme “Resilient Stories: Reinventing...
The Democratic Republic of Congo and Gabon signed a memorandum of understanding on Feb. 19 to develop mobile roaming between their territories.
The...
The Democratic Republic of Congo and Gabon signed a memorandum of understanding on Feb. 19 to develop mobile roaming between their territories.
The...
DRC central bank to launch Bloomberg FXGO DRC platform
Six-week beta underway before rollout within two months
System aims to boost FX...
DRC central bank to launch Bloomberg FXGO DRC platform
Six-week beta underway before rollout within two months
System aims to boost FX...
AfDB and UNDP aim to mobilize up to $10 billion for AI development by 2035.
Funds will target data infrastructure, computing capacity,...
AfDB and UNDP aim to mobilize up to $10 billion for AI development by 2035.
Funds will target data infrastructure, computing capacity,...
Free mobile roaming between Gabon and DRC expected to reduce costs for millions of travelers and businesses.
Agreement supports regional trade,...
Free mobile roaming between Gabon and DRC expected to reduce costs for millions of travelers and businesses.
Agreement supports regional trade,...
Central Bank reviewing core banking laws to clarify fintech and digital banking oversight
Kenya remains one of Africa’s largest fintech...
Central Bank reviewing core banking laws to clarify fintech and digital banking oversight
Kenya remains one of Africa’s largest fintech...
Cape Verde launches unified digital services portal GOV.CV
Platform aims to boost efficiency, interoperability, transparency
ITU ranks country 111th...
Cape Verde launches unified digital services portal GOV.CV
Platform aims to boost efficiency, interoperability, transparency
ITU ranks country 111th...
Tanzania, Botswana seek capacity on Angola’s AngoSat-2 satellite
Kenya, DRC and Zambia also express interest
Satellite seen key to narrowing Africa’s...
Tanzania, Botswana seek capacity on Angola’s AngoSat-2 satellite
Kenya, DRC and Zambia also express interest
Satellite seen key to narrowing Africa’s...
Airtel Africa Foundation launches $1 million tech fellowship
Program supports 20 low-income STEM students in Uganda
Initiative targets youth...
Airtel Africa Foundation launches $1 million tech fellowship
Program supports 20 low-income STEM students in Uganda
Initiative targets youth...
Madagascar launches subsidized sale of 664,000 digital devices
400,000 units reserved for women and girls
Initiative targets digital divide amid low...
Madagascar launches subsidized sale of 664,000 digital devices
400,000 units reserved for women and girls
Initiative targets digital divide amid low...
Gabon held the 5th steering committee for the eGabon and Gabon Digital programs on February 23.
Authorities aim to strengthen interministerial...
Gabon held the 5th steering committee for the eGabon and Gabon Digital programs on February 23.
Authorities aim to strengthen interministerial...
The draft Cybercrime Bill would grant authorities expanded investigative powers over electronic data and communications.
The Institute for Public...
The draft Cybercrime Bill would grant authorities expanded investigative powers over electronic data and communications.
The Institute for Public...
Mauritania opens digital service center in Bassikounou
FAO-backed facility offers free internet, e-government support
Initiative targets...
Mauritania opens digital service center in Bassikounou
FAO-backed facility offers free internet, e-government support
Initiative targets...
MTN to invest about $1.1 billion over three years in Ghana
Funds aimed at expanding coverage and improving data reliability
Operator...
MTN to invest about $1.1 billion over three years in Ghana
Funds aimed at expanding coverage and improving data reliability
Operator...
Africa’s first structured bee venom marketplace formally links farmers to high-value global markets
Single beehive production could earn farmers up...
Africa’s first structured bee venom marketplace formally links farmers to high-value global markets
Single beehive production could earn farmers up...
A funding round secured despite a global slowdown in venture capital
Expansion into Saudi Arabia positions the company within one of the world’s...
A funding round secured despite a global slowdown in venture capital
Expansion into Saudi Arabia positions the company within one of the world’s...
Togo mandates data rollover, extends SIM validity to six months
Operators must bill mobile internet usage strictly in bytes
Reform aligns with...
Togo mandates data rollover, extends SIM validity to six months
Operators must bill mobile internet usage strictly in bytes
Reform aligns with...
DRC launches gold-backed SGRT token in pre-sale
Token promises gold collateral, carbon credit-linked returns
Project raises legal, liquidity,...
DRC launches gold-backed SGRT token in pre-sale
Token promises gold collateral, carbon credit-linked returns
Project raises legal, liquidity,...
Sonatel has activated the 2Africa subsea cable to strengthen broadband capacity and network resilience.
The 45,000 km system delivers up to 180...
Sonatel has activated the 2Africa subsea cable to strengthen broadband capacity and network resilience.
The 45,000 km system delivers up to 180...
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