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

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.

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Airtel Africa Telesonic partners with Nokia to build mega terrestrial fibre network across Africa

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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Morocco launches 5G ahead of Africa Cup of Nations 2025

10 November 2025

Morocco has officially entered the 5G era, with major telecom providers Maroc Telecom, Orange Morocco, and Inwi announcing the deployment of their 5G networks on 7 November.

The new networks deliver speeds exceeding 2 Gbps, near-zero latency, and increased capacity for mobile services. This rollout comes just weeks before the start of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on 21 December, where reliable connectivity will be vital for spectators and organisers alike.

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