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5 Dec 2024

Telcos unite to restore connectivity in war-torn Sudan

The ongoing battle has destroyed telecom infrastructure, leaving most of the country without connectivity and experiencing internet blackouts.
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4 Sept 2024

Sudan secures $3m networking, subsea fibre boost

War-ravaged Sudan receives communications investment to revive destroyed telecom equipment and increase network coverage.
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5 Jul 2024

Gupshup, Meta launch chatbot for Sudanese refugees

The project participants hope that by introducing the chatbot, they will be able to favorably impact the lives of refugees.
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16 May 2024

Urgent call to restore telecoms in war-torn Sudan

Nearly 100 humanitarian organisations appeal for return of telecommunications and internet services in Sudan as the war rages on.
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14 May 2024

Starlink at risk of expulsion in Sudan

According to non-governmental organisations, warring factions are destroying telecom infrastructure and blocking the usage of satellite internet services.
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4 Apr 2024

MTN Group’s new CEOs in Ghana, South Sudan take the reins

This follows recent changes to MTN Group's leadership structure, which took effect on 1 April.
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2 Jun 2023

Five African countries ‘backtrack’ on UN Internet pledge

Sudan, Burkina Faso, Mauritania, Somalia, and Nigeria had a total of 16 internet shutdowns or restrictions after they committed to the 2021 UN resolution.
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26 Apr 2023

Sudan, Ethiopia lead Africa with highest number of internet shutdowns

A new report examines partial and total shutdowns across the world and highlights the impact of every major internet blackout or shutdown.
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1 Aug 2018

T-Mobile, Nokia ink US$3.5 billion 5G network deal

Multi-year agreement in place soon after Nokia and Sudatel announced trial of among other tech, 5G mobile technologies and FTTH in Sudan.
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29 Jun 2017

ZTE to stake claim in projected US$1.29 trillion IoT industry

ICT company to focus on 5G network as an enabling technology for IoT as part of its value proposition in Africa.
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4 May 2016

Etisalat's Zain deal a game-changer for Sudan's telecoms

Deal awaits regulatory approval, however purchase agreement is as good as completed, according to an industry analyst.