DRC moves to enforce employee ownership rules in $2 billion telecom sector
13 February 2026
The Democratic Republic of Congo has stepped up plans to enforce long-ignored ownership laws in its $2 billion telecom sector that compel major foreign-backed operators to allocate 5% equity to local workers.
As part of a wider drive to localise economic gains, President Felix Tshisekedi ordered regulators to strictly carry out the directive that could materially alter how major operators structure their businesses in the country. Telecom turnover rose nearly 9% to over $2 billion in 2024, underscoring the sector's economic weight.
Find out more Egypt signs historic $3.5 billion spectrum deal
11 February 2026
The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) in Egypt has signed the country’s largest spectrum allocation deal in its 30-year mobile history.
Valued at nearly $3.5 billion, the agreements grant local mobile network operators (MNOs) an additional 410 MHz of spectrum — equivalent to the total spectrum allocated over the past three decades.
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ZTE participates in Algiers 5G Summit as Algeria prepares for nationwide 5G rollout
03 February 2026
ZTE announced its active involvement in the "5G Vertical Industry Summit" held in Algiers on January 28, 2026. Organized by Ooredoo Algeria, the event comes amid ongoing preparations for the introduction of 5G technology to the Algerian market.
As a key partner in the development of Algeria’s telecom infrastructure, ZTE works closely with Ooredoo to advance the nation’s 5G evolution. Its participation in the summit underscores this ongoing collaboration, with the company providing technical support for demonstrations that showcased the capabilities of 5G networks.
Find out more Nigeria accelerates digital infrastructure with nationwide fibre-optic rollout and new communication satellites
02 February 2026
Nigeria is fast-tracking its digital infrastructure development through a dual approach: expanding a nationwide fibre-optic network and acquiring two new communication satellites. The federal government announced these initiatives during a press briefing in Abuja, led by Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, in commemoration of Global Privacy Day 2026.
The fibre-optic backbone, expected to span 90,000 kilometres, is nearly 60% complete. This extensive network aims to boost high-capacity broadband access across Nigeria, reduce internet costs, and enhance service quality for businesses, government agencies, and households. Tijani highlighted that the fibre rollout is central to Nigeria’s broader digital economy strategy, providing the critical physical infrastructure needed to support e-government services, digital financial inclusion, innovation hubs, and private sector growth.
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