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Nigeria widens satellite communications reach

Nigeria moves ahead on new satellite as Thales Alenia Space signs contract for NigComSat-2A.
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28 Aug 2026

Nigeria approves two new satellites

Nigeria will deploy NIGCOMSAT-2A and 2B to expand broadband and strengthen critical communications.
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28 Aug 2026

MTN expands Uganda Starlink deal

MTN Uganda has integrated Starlink satellite internet to serve enterprise clients in remote regions.
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25 Aug 2026

Tmcel begins ANGOSAT-2 satellite trials

State-owned operator Tmcel tests Angolan satellite to boost Mozambique telecommunications and broadcasting services.
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17 Aug 2026

Airtel launches satellite-to-mobile in DRC

The remote connectivity capability targets logistics operators, humanitarian agencies, healthcare staff, mining operations and rural communities operating beyond terrestrial tower range.
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13 Jul 2026

Benin, Nigeria strengthen border surveillance

The West African countries have partnered to use geospatial technology to strengthen border security and surveillance.
10 Jul 2026

Sonatel enhances Senegal digital infrastructure

The telco has expanded its Gandoul teleport with Eutelsat OneWeb's satellite gateway, adding 16 antennas to boost broadband connectivity across West Africa.
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23 Jun 2026

Namibia rejects Starlink license appeal

The regulator maintained its position that the SpaceX-owned satellite internet provider failed to meet local ownership requirements.
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15 Jun 2026

Starlink drives African broadband speeds higher

New data from Ookla reveals that Starlink is shaking up the African broadband market with impressive speed gains.
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12 Jun 2026

Namibia, Angola ink satellite deal for regional connectivity

Telecom Namibia has signed a strategic pilot commercial agreement with Angola’s National Space Programme Management Office as part of a broader collaboration on ICT.
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11 Jun 2026

Starlink transforms classrooms in Kenya, device gap persists

A new study on Kenya's Starlink education pilot reveals that while satellite internet has transformed teaching and improved connectivity for 32 000 students, a severe shortage of physical devices leaves most learners unable to access services.
 
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