Senegal allocates $24 million to modernise communications sector

05 January 2026

In its 2026 budget, Senegal has designated 13.5 billion CFA francs, approximately $24 million, to advance the modernization of its communications industry.

This funding constitutes 16% of the total 81 billion CFA francs (around $145 million) budget approved last week by the National Assembly for the Ministry of Communication, Telecommunications, and Digital Affairs.

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Secure wireless communications for nature conservation

31 December 2025

Rob Nel, Business Owner and Head of Technology, OmniComs Africa

Africa’s wild places are under increasing pressure. Expanding human populations, organised wildlife crime syndicates, climate change and shrinking natural habitats all pose escalating risks to biodiversity. For conservationists, park rangers and local communities, technology has become an indispensable ally. From real-time monitoring of endangered species to coordinating ranger patrols across rugged landscapes, secure wireless communications now sit at the heart of modern conservation.

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Proactive threat hunting: securing Africa’s digital future

16 December 2025

Dalia Nabil, MEA Head of Pre-Sales,
Nokia Cloud and Network Services (CNS)

Dalia Nabil, MEA Head of Pre-Sales,
Nokia Cloud and Network Services (CNS)

African operators are navigating a cyber landscape where threats evolve faster than traditional defences can react, making proactive discovery essential rather than optional. With AI-driven threat hunting now within reach, the region has a real opportunity to leapfrog outdated security models and build intelligence-led resilience from the ground up.

Many African operators and enterprises still rely on traditional reactive defences. What steps can they take to build a proactive threat discovery and hunting capability?

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Satellites powering Africa’s next digital leap

15 December 2025

Yanniv Betito, Telesat’s RVP of
Business Development for EMEA

Yanniv Betito, Telesat’s RVP of
Business Development for EMEA

Africa’s digital leap won’t happen on fibre alone — and satellites are quietly becoming the continent’s most strategic back-up plan and launchpad in one...

Africa’s connectivity challenge remains vast and varied. Where do you see the largest gaps and which of those can satellite technology realistically address first?
Infrastructure remains the greatest challenge across Africa, although regulation and affordability also add significant complexity. Satellite connectivity can directly strengthen infrastructure by improving reliability, interconnecting countries and gateways, and providing both primary and backup links that accelerate development.

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