Senegal

AXIAN Telecom appoints Badrinath to its board

Vivek Badrinath joins the company board of directors from Vantage Towers where he served as CEO and board chair.
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2:10
Mar 14, 2024

Helios Towers to reach cash flow inflection point this year

According to Helios CEO Tom Greenwood, the company expects tenancy ratio expansion to exceed its previous medium-term prediction.
1:30
Feb 14, 2024

Senegal dragged to court over internet shutdowns

The move has been hailed as a critical step towards holding individuals accountable for the internet restrictions imposed between June and August of last year.
1:10
Feb 7, 2024

Senegal continues to restrict internet access

NetBlocks, which monitors cyber security and governance, issued an update on Tuesday evening, verifying that internet access was still restricted.
2:20
Jan 15, 2024

Togocom secures €55 million loan from IFC

The AXIAN Telecom subsidiary will use the funds to increase access to quality mobile connectivity and assist the country’s digital transformation.
1:10
Jan 3, 2024

Senegal launches first all-electric bus rapid transit network

China Road and Bridge Corporation built the Dakar BRT project, which has a total length of 18.3 km, 23 bus stations, and three hub transfer stations.
1:20
Oct 11, 2023

AI firm Artefact appoints new leader for Africa

Former Orange France chief data officer, Médéric Chomel, will be based in South Africa, and look to build on the progress made by Artefact's Moroccan office.
2:50
Oct 11, 2023

Gates Foundation announces $30m AI investment for Africa

The funds will provide technical and operational assistance to African scientists and innovators to help them turn potential ideas into scalable health and development solutions.
3:30
Oct 4, 2023

Brazilian EBANX sets target on African fintech opportunities

The company is hoping to ride the wave of digital economy growth with a multinational payment offering.
1:00
Sep 27, 2023

AUTO24 launches pre-owned car marketplace in four new markets

The platform is expanding its footprint and offering features currently not available in those markets.
2:00
Sep 21, 2023

Brazilian fintech EBANX expands Africa operations

The expansion into eight African countries follows its successful entry into three initial African markets, in September 2022.
1:20
Aug 29, 2023

MEST Africa challenge opens applications for start-up competition

Early-stage technology startups operational in Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, Kenya, and South Africa are invited to participate.