Kenya launches US$750 million fibre broadband initiative to connect Horn of Africa region
17 July 2025
The Kenyan government has issued an open invitation to suppliers and service providers to support a significant fibre broadband expansion as part of a major development project funded by the World Bank.
The initiative aims to enhance connectivity across Kenya, Ethiopia, and Somalia through the Horn of Africa Gateway Development Project (HoAGDP).
Find out more AfCFTA Adjustment Fund achieves milestone with $10 million investment in Telecel Global Services
16 July 2025
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Adjustment Fund has announced the successful closing of its first major investment, committing US$10 million to Telecel Global Services, a provider of wholesale voice, SMS, and enterprise connectivity solutions. The transaction, executed through a senior secured amortising loan, represents a significant milestone in the operational realisation of the Fund.
The Credit Fund is one of three distinct funds established under the broader AfCFTA Adjustment Fund initiative, which was created by the AfCFTA Secretariat in partnership with the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank). Its mission is to deliver targeted transitional support to AfCFTA member states and private sector entities, helping them adapt to the evolving landscape created by the trade agreement.
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Comorian authorities unveil new digital mission for Directorate of Information Systems and Communication
15 July 2025
During last week’s Council of Ministers meeting, the authorities of the Comoros introduced the renewed objectives of the Directorate of Information Systems and Communication (DSIC).
Reporting directly to the Ministry of Finance, the DSIC will now be tasked with developing and executing the government’s digital policy, leading the nation’s digital transformation efforts, and bolstering cybersecurity measures.
Find out more 2Africa Pearls system lands in Bahrain
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14 July 2025
Saudi Arabia’s stc has reported that the 2Africa Pearls cable system has landed in Bahrain, next to Seef District, which it says will reinforce the country as a significant ICT hub in the MENA region.
The 2Africa Pearls system spans 45,000km across Asia, Africa, and Europe with 46 cable landing stations in 33 countries and a designed capacity of 180Tbps. According to stc, the cable was officially connected to Bahrain last month.
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