Senegal allocates $24 million to modernise communications sector
05 January 2026
In its 2026 budget, Senegal has designated 13.5 billion CFA francs, approximately $24 million, to advance the modernization of its communications industry.
This funding constitutes 16% of the total 81 billion CFA francs (around $145 million) budget approved last week by the National Assembly for the Ministry of Communication, Telecommunications, and Digital Affairs.
Find out more Telecel Faso expands network with 300 new sites
11 December 2025
Telecel Faso has commenced the deployment of 300 new telecom sites across Burkina Faso as part of the government’s initiative to extend coverage to 750 underserved areas.
While this effort aims to close the digital divide, it also serves to strengthen Telecel’s position in a market currently dominated by Orange and Moov Africa.
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When Africa’s networks learn to think: How AI is rewriting the rules of connectivity
19 November 2025
Safia Sayad, Head of Cloud & Network Services Sales, North & West Africa at Nokia
A new chapter is unfolding for Africa’s networks — one that will redefine how they operate, adapt, and evolve to meet the continent’s unique connectivity challenges and opportunities. For decades, communications infrastructure on the continent, as elsewhere, has been designed to respond to human commands — following instructions, executing scripts, and delivering services exactly as programmed. But a new era is emerging where networks won’t just follow orders — they’ll sense, decide, and act entirely on their own.
Find out more Airtel Africa Telesonic partners with Nokia to build mega terrestrial fibre network across Africa
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11 November 2025
Airtel Africa has announced a strategic partnership with Nokia to develop a high-capacity terrestrial fibre network spanning East and Central Africa.
The project, unveiled at AfricaCom’s 28th edition, aims to connect multiple countries and link submarine cables to terrestrial infrastructure, significantly enhancing digital connectivity across the continent.
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