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MTN, Huawei launch first 800G optical network in Nigeria

According to the telco, the development marks a watershed point in Nigeria's digital backbone architecture.
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Safaricom Ethiopia hits 10 million active customers

The telco said this milestone represents a significant step forward in the company's commitment to enabling Ethiopia's digital transformation.
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30 Jun

Starlink approaches Cameroon to lift suspension

Although details of the closed-door discussions have not been made public, the visit is believed to be a strategic move by Starlink to secure regulatory clearance.
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South Sudan approves multimillion dollar fibre rollout

The East African country is making progress in rolling out optic fibre worth $9 million to connect the unconnected.
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25 Jun

SADC discusses new five-year broadband targets

Relevant ministers, national regulatory agencies, policymakers, and experts recently met in Mbabane, Eswatini, to discuss the bloc's new broadband ambitions.
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20 Jun

Nigeria joins race to deploy direct-to-device satellite connectivity

Nigeria and Chinese Galaxy Space to collaborate on technology transfer initiatives, including training Nigerian engineers how to build and run satellites.
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19 Jun 2025

Tarana, Microsoft enhance Africa’s broadband connectivity

The companies will assist service providers in rural and underserved Africa by providing government-approved telecom equipment, as well as training and technical support.
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4 Jun 2025

Cairo Summit charts new course for telecom regulation

The MEA regulatory summit highlighted the importance of transparency, network performance insights, and strategic 5G rollouts in shaping the region’s digital future.
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Nigeria unveils fibre-to-hostel initiative

The initiative intends to provide dedicated fibre-optic connectivity, secure Wi-Fi access, and real-time performance monitoring directly to student hostels.
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20 May 2025

Uganda launches Internet-for-all pilot

Uganda says it will have access to the internet for all, with the goal of transforming people's lives and the economy.
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16 May 2025

Kenya, World Bank deepen cross-border connectivity

The two parties are collaborating on a 740-kilometer fibre-optic connectivity between Kenya, Ethiopia, and Somalia.
 
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