Niger launches new monitoring platform to strengthen telecom sector oversight
04 February 2026
Niger's Regulatory Authority for Electronic Communications and Postal Services (ARCEP) has taken a significant step to enhance its supervision of the telecommunications industry with the inauguration of a comprehensive ongoing monitoring platform.
Held in Niamey on January 28, the new system is designed to provide continuous oversight of mobile networks from technical, economic, and regulatory perspectives.
Find out more 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.
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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.
Find out more Vodafone Foundation’s emergency response teams deploy to Mozambique amid floods
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02 February 2026
In response to the catastrophic floods affecting Mozambique, Vodafone Foundation’s Instant Network Emergency Response (INER) team has been deployed to provide vital connectivity and support to affected communities.
The floods have impacted over 700,000 people, with more than half of those affected being children. Entire neighborhoods and critical infrastructure have been destroyed, and tens of thousands are seeking refuge in emergency shelters.
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