Kenya launches US$750 million fibre broadband initiative to connect Horn of Africa region
17 July 2025
The Kenyan government has issued an open invitation to suppliers and service providers to support a significant fibre broadband expansion as part of a major development project funded by the World Bank.
The initiative aims to enhance connectivity across Kenya, Ethiopia, and Somalia through the Horn of Africa Gateway Development Project (HoAGDP).
Find out more Comorian authorities unveil new digital mission for Directorate of Information Systems and Communication
15 July 2025
During last week’s Council of Ministers meeting, the authorities of the Comoros introduced the renewed objectives of the Directorate of Information Systems and Communication (DSIC).
Reporting directly to the Ministry of Finance, the DSIC will now be tasked with developing and executing the government’s digital policy, leading the nation’s digital transformation efforts, and bolstering cybersecurity measures.
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2Africa Pearls system lands in Bahrain
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14 July 2025
Saudi Arabia’s stc has reported that the 2Africa Pearls cable system has landed in Bahrain, next to Seef District, which it says will reinforce the country as a significant ICT hub in the MENA region.
The 2Africa Pearls system spans 45,000km across Asia, Africa, and Europe with 46 cable landing stations in 33 countries and a designed capacity of 180Tbps. According to stc, the cable was officially connected to Bahrain last month.
Find out more Ethio Telecom launches Zoorya, an integrated business automation platform
14 July 2025
Ethio Telecom has announced the launch of Zoorya, a comprehensive business automation solution developed by ETTA Solutions, and introduced in collaboration with Dashen Bank.
The platform integrates enterprise resource planning (ERP), point of sale (POS), and cash register systems into a unified digital platform designed to modernise operations across various sectors.
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