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.
Staff Writer
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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OPINION: E-agriculture: How ICT is taking farming into the future
Technology, including satellite infrastructure and IoT, having a direct, lasting influence on the future of agriculture.