DRC plans new submarine, regional links to boost connectivity
Country relies on two cables amid outages, limited redundancy
Expansion aims to cut...
China launches AI contest targeting African innovators and students
Initiative aims to identify high-impact solutions across key...
China launches AI contest targeting African innovators and students
Initiative aims to identify high-impact solutions across key...
Campus to train youth in coding, data, and artificial intelligence
Backed by Axian Group, France, and the European Union
Project supports Togo’s...
Campus to train youth in coding, data, and artificial intelligence
Backed by Axian Group, France, and the European Union
Project supports Togo’s...
Government launches plans to improve data use and public services
Strategy aims to support responsible use of artificial intelligence
Move...
Government launches plans to improve data use and public services
Strategy aims to support responsible use of artificial intelligence
Move...
Onatel signs $5.9 million deal to expand rural 4G
Project targets 92 localities, 370,000 people in 18 months
Initiative aims to narrow...
Onatel signs $5.9 million deal to expand rural 4G
Project targets 92 localities, 370,000 people in 18 months
Initiative aims to narrow...
Guinea is discussing satellite connectivity cooperation with British aerospace company Open Cosmos.
About 70% of Guinea’s population did not use...
Guinea is discussing satellite connectivity cooperation with British aerospace company Open Cosmos.
About 70% of Guinea’s population did not use...
Cape Verde launched a 12-month 5G pilot project at TechPark CV in Praia.
Authorities plan a commercial 5G rollout between 2027 and 2028.
The...
Cape Verde launched a 12-month 5G pilot project at TechPark CV in Praia.
Authorities plan a commercial 5G rollout between 2027 and 2028.
The...
IFC may provide up to $59 million to Eastcastle Infrastructure to expand telecom towers in DR Congo.
The financing forms part of a...
IFC may provide up to $59 million to Eastcastle Infrastructure to expand telecom towers in DR Congo.
The financing forms part of a...
GNOC now manages networks across 12 countries and over 100 million users
Platform uses AI, automation, and data tools to improve service...
GNOC now manages networks across 12 countries and over 100 million users
Platform uses AI, automation, and data tools to improve service...
Nigeria court launches e-filing system to digitize case processes
Platform enables online submissions, payments, case tracking
Move aims to...
Nigeria court launches e-filing system to digitize case processes
Platform enables online submissions, payments, case tracking
Move aims to...
Rwanda ISP Canalbox restores service after regional fiber outage
Regulator ordered compensation, penalties over April disruptions
Customers...
Rwanda ISP Canalbox restores service after regional fiber outage
Regulator ordered compensation, penalties over April disruptions
Customers...
Kenyan opposition files court bid to block Safaricom stake sale
$1.58 billion deal would give Vodacom majority control
Critics cite lack of...
Kenyan opposition files court bid to block Safaricom stake sale
$1.58 billion deal would give Vodacom majority control
Critics cite lack of...
Government targets connectivity, regulation, and digital inclusion
Plan includes fiber expansion, better service quality, and...
Government targets connectivity, regulation, and digital inclusion
Plan includes fiber expansion, better service quality, and...
New government cloud and data center aim to strengthen digital infrastructure
Project supports cybersecurity, public services, and investor...
New government cloud and data center aim to strengthen digital infrastructure
Project supports cybersecurity, public services, and investor...
Axian Telecom partners with Oracle to unify management systems
Platform to enable AI rollout, improve governance and...
Axian Telecom partners with Oracle to unify management systems
Platform to enable AI rollout, improve governance and...
45 African countries enacted data protection laws, while 16 adopted national AI strategies.
39 countries now operate fully functional data protection...
45 African countries enacted data protection laws, while 16 adopted national AI strategies.
39 countries now operate fully functional data protection...
Guinea plans second subsea cable via Medusa to boost resilience
MoU expected May 6; system capacity designed at 480 Tb/s
Move aims to cut costs,...
Guinea plans second subsea cable via Medusa to boost resilience
MoU expected May 6; system capacity designed at 480 Tb/s
Move aims to cut costs,...
Senegal, Togo and Benin have launched free roaming between their mobile networks.
Users can now receive calls at no extra cost while traveling...
Senegal, Togo and Benin have launched free roaming between their mobile networks.
Users can now receive calls at no extra cost while traveling...
Senegal has launched a pilot phase of its public administration digitalization project (PRODAP) in Mbour.
Germany finances the €29 million...
Senegal has launched a pilot phase of its public administration digitalization project (PRODAP) in Mbour.
Germany finances the €29 million...
Moov Africa Benin has launched commercial 5G services to compete with MTN and Celtiis.
The operator has deployed more than 230 5G sites,...
Moov Africa Benin has launched commercial 5G services to compete with MTN and Celtiis.
The operator has deployed more than 230 5G sites,...
Authorities suspended the roaming use of Starlink kits that do not comply with national regulations.
The government cited security, traceability,...
Authorities suspended the roaming use of Starlink kits that do not comply with national regulations.
The government cited security, traceability,...
Funding targets financial inclusion through Morocco’s insurance sector
Program focuses on underserved populations, including women and...
Funding targets financial inclusion through Morocco’s insurance sector
Program focuses on underserved populations, including women and...
PostCom connects buyers and sellers through Uganda’s national postal system
The platform integrates online trade with postal logistics for...
PostCom connects buyers and sellers through Uganda’s national postal system
The platform integrates online trade with postal logistics for...
Initiative includes 12-week training and real-world project experience
Program targets 500,000 ICT specialists, AI contributing 7% GDP
Algeria is...
Initiative includes 12-week training and real-world project experience
Program targets 500,000 ICT specialists, AI contributing 7% GDP
Algeria is...
Government targets $45 billion AI contribution to GDP by 2035
Plan combines major infrastructure investment with workforce development
Strategy...
Government targets $45 billion AI contribution to GDP by 2035
Plan combines major infrastructure investment with workforce development
Strategy...
Tunisia has digitized about 3.6 million documents out of 5.2 million archive boxes.
Authorities identify audiovisual archives as a priority due to...
Tunisia has digitized about 3.6 million documents out of 5.2 million archive boxes.
Authorities identify audiovisual archives as a priority due to...
15 Nigerian states scrap telecom right-of-way charges to boost fiber rollout
Policy linked to faster expansion and improved network quality
21 states...
15 Nigerian states scrap telecom right-of-way charges to boost fiber rollout
Policy linked to faster expansion and improved network quality
21 states...
Burkina Faso engages Italian investors to advance digital transformation plans
Talks focus on drones, data systems, and public-private...
Burkina Faso engages Italian investors to advance digital transformation plans
Talks focus on drones, data systems, and public-private...
Canalbox called to explain widespread service complaints
Regulator demands immediate corrective measures
Operator faces fines or license sanctions if...
Canalbox called to explain widespread service complaints
Regulator demands immediate corrective measures
Operator faces fines or license sanctions if...
Telecom operator launches investor search under restructuring process
Company faces heavy debt, falling revenues, and weak market position
State-owned...
Telecom operator launches investor search under restructuring process
Company faces heavy debt, falling revenues, and weak market position
State-owned...
Equity Bank proposes smartphone financing to boost digital adoption in DRC
Low ownership persists, with only 8% of population using...
Equity Bank proposes smartphone financing to boost digital adoption in DRC
Low ownership persists, with only 8% of population using...
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