France

Kenya, France strengthen digital ties

The parties explored areas of collaboration and investment in the digital economy, including skills exchange, and digital infrastructure.
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1:30
Nov 1, 2024

Morocco signs satellite deal with France

The deal comes as satellite technology is gaining traction on the continent, with authorities agreeing to use it to advance Africa’s economic goals.
3:20
Jul 23, 2024

SEACOM celebrates 15 years of boosting connectivity in Africa

SEACOM first went live in South Africa, Kenya, Mozambique, Tanzania, and Djibouti in 2009, following the completion of its first undersea cable connecting Asia and Europe.
1:10
Jul 9, 2024

INTERPOL busts Namibia's cybercrime gang

The offenders were apprehended as part of Operation First Light, which combats phishing, investment fraud, phony online shopping sites, romance, and impersonation scams.
2:40
Apr 12, 2024

Canal+ raises its stake in MultiChoice as it seeks overall control

The JSE-listed MultiChoice informed shareholders today that the French media firm's stake has now increased to 40%.
1:40
Jun 17, 2016

Orange launches Africa money service in France

Users in France can now link up and transfer money to Orange Money users in Côte d'Ivoire, Mali and Senegal.
1:30
Feb 4, 2016

Cape secures French Tech label

French telecommunications firm Orange welcomes development.
1:10
Jul 24, 2014

Orange launches mobile phone recycling plant in Abidjan

The recycling facility is the fifth to be launched in Africa by the telco.
1:20
Jun 13, 2013

Orange inks deal with SA’s Nashua Mobile

Travellers to and from SA will be able to buy Orange Sim cards for France and Botswana.
1:10
Nov 21, 2012

December launch for France Telecom’s African undersea broadband cable

The $700 million fibre-optic network connects France to Africa’s western coastline.
1:50
Nov 14, 2012

Alcatel Lucent forms partnerships in Angola and Togo

Telecom firms to use Alcatel-Lucent's 100G optical coherent technology.
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Apr 12, 2012

France Telecom finalises Mobinil buyout

The company wraps up a deal to buy most of its partner`s stake in Egyptian mobile operator Mobinil for 1.5 billion euro.