02 September 2025

The government of Chad has issued a stern ultimatum to mobile operators Airtel and Moov Africa, demanding that they connect to the country’s national fibre-optic backbone within seven days or face potential sanctions.
The directive followed a meeting between Telecommunications Minister Boukar Michel and executives from both companies amid ongoing frustrations over network performance.
Find out more01 September 2025

Djibouti Telecom has announced plans to extend its regional subsea cable, Djibouti Africa Regional Express 1 (DARE1), southward along Africa’s east coast to expand connectivity, improve route diversity, and support growing digital demand.
Since becoming operational in 2021, the DARE1 cable system has connected Djibouti City with Bosaso and Mogadishu in Somalia, as well as Mombasa, Kenya, offering a capacity of 36Tbps across three fibre pairs along the Horn of Africa.
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29 August 2025

Niger has officially inaugurated a new Internet Exchange Point (IXP) in Niamey in a move aimed at enhancing the country’s digital infrastructure.
The ceremony was led by Adji Ali Salatou, Minister of Communications and New Information Technologies, who underscored the initiative’s significance in improving national connectivity.
Find out more27 August 2025

Somalia has taken a significant stride towards safeguarding its digital infrastructure by approving a pioneering cyber-crime Bill, which received endorsement from Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre and the federal cabinet.
The legislation was meticulously drafted and presented by Somalia’s Ministry of Communications and Technology under the leadership of Minister Mohamed Adam Moalim Ali.
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