South Sudan advances with major investment in national fibre network
01 July 2025
South Sudan’s government has taken a significant step forward in its ambitious fibre optic infrastructure project, with the Steering Committee approving a budget exceeding $9 million for the design phase.
The announcement was made by the Undersecretary of Telecommunications, Thomas Gatkuoth Nyak, who highlighted the progress made after rigorous discussions by the committee on the second phase of the initiative.
Find out more SADC countries aim to fast-track broadband development by 2030
30 June 2025
Member nations of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) convened a two-day workshop on 24-25 June in Mbabane, Eswatini, to strategize on accelerating broadband infrastructure growth across the region by 2030.
The event brought together national regulators, policymakers, infrastructure specialists, and representatives from the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) and the Global Telecommunications Association (GSMA).
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Gabon advances digital sovereignty with national data centre
30 June 2025
The Gabonese government has strengthened its commitment to digital transformation by establishing a public-private partnership (PPP) to develop its national data centre.
Six months after signing an initial agreement with Cybastion, the government has now formalized a partnership with the National Agency for Digital Infrastructure and Frequencies (ANINF), a key pillar in safeguarding the country's digital sovereignty.
Find out more Senegal establishes new monitoring centre to regulate EM wave exposure
26 June 2025
The Telecommunications and Postal Regulatory Authority (ARTP) of Senegal has announced the completion of a key milestone in its efforts to oversee public exposure to electromagnetic waves.
ARTP’s Director General, Dahirou Thiam, has inaugerated the National Centre for Non-Ionizing Radiation Monitoring (CNSRI) during the 11th edition of the SENPHARMA trade show, which focuses on innovation and regulation within the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors.
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