Madagascar renews disaster management partnership with Yas telecom operator
18 February 2026
The National Office for Risk and Disaster Management and the telecom operator Yas Madagascar announced on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, the renewal of their partnership within the framework of the Private Sector Humanitarian Platform.
The aim is to strengthen disaster prevention and management, particularly regarding the dissemination of official information to the population. Yas's choice comes in a context where the operator dominates the telecommunications market in Madagascar, with 14.6 million subscribers, or 68% market share, according to the most recent data from 2024.
Find out more Algeria launches national conference to strengthen cybersecurity capabilities
18 February 2026
The Ministry of Formation and Vocational Education, in coordination with the Information Systems Security Agency, has launched a National Conference to Strengthen Capabilities in Cybersecurity in the capital.
The event, held at the National Army Club in Beni Mesous, was inaugurated by Naseema Arhab, Minister of Formation and Vocational Education, alongside Colonel Abdulsalam Belghoul, Director General of ASIS, Burhel Samir, Head of the National Authority for the Protection of Personal Data, and other officials.
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TMCEL partners with Bayobab to enhance Mozambique's international connectivity
13 February 2026
Mozambique's national telecom provider TMCEL is collaborating with Bayobab, MTN's infrastructure division, to improve the country's global connectivity.
The telco's international communication services will be managed and supported by Bayobab, which will offer full end-to-end management, according to a statement. In order to provide scalable and dependable services for customers and businesses, TMCEL will make use of Bayobab's global communication platforms, which include IPX, international voice, and international roaming.
Find out more DRC moves to enforce employee ownership rules in $2 billion telecom sector
13 February 2026
The Democratic Republic of Congo has stepped up plans to enforce long-ignored ownership laws in its $2 billion telecom sector that compel major foreign-backed operators to allocate 5% equity to local workers.
As part of a wider drive to localise economic gains, President Felix Tshisekedi ordered regulators to strictly carry out the directive that could materially alter how major operators structure their businesses in the country. Telecom turnover rose nearly 9% to over $2 billion in 2024, underscoring the sector's economic weight.
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