Can AI in RAN address MNO challenges across Africa?
08 May 2025
Mikko Lavanti, Nokia Mobile Networks SVP of Middle East and Africa
In 2024, the African telecoms industry faced many challenges, including high deployment costs, high operating costs, rising energy tariffs and unreliable energy supply from the grid. All these factors had a knock-on impact on performance and profitability.
Fortunately, artificial intelligence (AI) is introducing new ways of overcoming these challenges, particularly in its optimisation of Radio Access Networks (RAN).
Find out more Senegal launches Goin'Digital project to foster digital transformation
22 April 2025
Senegalese authorities have officially launched the Goin'Digital project in Dakar, a collaborative initiative with the German Cooperation (GIZ) and Expertise France.
This significant program, funded by €13.1 million from the European Union, Germany, and France, aims to advance public reforms and private initiatives, driving the country towards a more connected and inclusive digital society.
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National Water Institute in Benin receives Starlink connectivity boost
15 April 2025
The National Water Institute (INE) at the University of Abomey-Calavi in Benin has received a substantial enhancement to its digital capabilities thanks to a donation from CoinEx Charity, which is providing Starlink satellite broadband connectivity. This initiative addresses the longstanding issue of limited internet access that has significantly hindered academic and research development at the institution.
As a vital training and research centre specializing in water resource management, INE has faced serious challenges due to inadequate digital infrastructure. These obstacles have restricted both students and staff from accessing essential knowledge and participating in international academic collaborations, ultimately hampering research efforts and educational growth.
Find out more Capgemini to establish AI Center of Excellence in Cairo by May
09 April 2025
Capgemini has announced plans to open an artificial intelligence (AI) Center of Excellence in Cairo, Egypt, slated for May 2025.
The centre aims to deliver AI development, integration, and consulting services to Capgemini's clients across Europe and the Middle East, leveraging local expertise in the field.
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