National Water Institute in Benin receives Starlink connectivity boost
15 April 2025
The National Water Institute (INE) at the University of Abomey-Calavi in Benin has received a substantial enhancement to its digital capabilities thanks to a donation from CoinEx Charity, which is providing Starlink satellite broadband connectivity. This initiative addresses the longstanding issue of limited internet access that has significantly hindered academic and research development at the institution.
As a vital training and research centre specializing in water resource management, INE has faced serious challenges due to inadequate digital infrastructure. These obstacles have restricted both students and staff from accessing essential knowledge and participating in international academic collaborations, ultimately hampering research efforts and educational growth.
Find out more Giga Initiative expands collaboration to connect African schools by 2030
01 April 2025
Giga, an ambitious initiative aimed at providing internet connectivity to schools worldwide by 2030, is intensifying its efforts in Africa through new partnerships.
Giga recently announced the signing of collaboration agreements with Smart Africa and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA). These partnerships are designed to support Giga’s vision of connecting all African schools to the internet by the end of this decade.
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PEACE Subsea cable break could lead to extended connectivity issues
01 April 2025
The recent severing of the PEACE subsea cable in the Red Sea poses significant long-term challenges for global connectivity, with repairs potentially taking months to complete.
The breakage, located approximately 1,450km from Zafarnaat, Egypt, has not disclosed a specific cause, but the region has faced ongoing threats that may have contributed to the incident.
Find out more LINX expands Nairobi network with new PAIX interconnection hub
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25 March 2025
The London Internet Exchange (LINX) has successfully expanded its network in Nairobi, completing the integration with PAIX Nairobi, which is now ready for service orders. This expansion is designed to enhance local internet traffic management and support the burgeoning digital economy in the region.
Launched in November 2023, LINX Nairobi is a neutral, multi-site IXP that initially operated from three data centre locations across the Kenyan capital. The decision to extend the network fabric to include PAIX Nairobi was driven by demand from the local networking community, allowing PAIX to serve as a full access point to the LINX infrastructure.
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