Amazon Leo has filed an application with the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) seeking approval to deploy a constellation of up to 5,105 low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites capable of delivering voice, messaging, data and emergency services directly to compatible mobile devices. The proposed Direct-to-Device (D2D) system is expected to begin deployment in 2028 and…
Niger has reported significant progress in the digital transformation of its public administration, with more than 16,500 civil servant records digitised and 23,000 personnel files updated through the Integrated Human Resources Management System of the State and Payroll (SIGRHEP). The progress was presented by Minister of Public Service, Labour and Employment Aissatou Abdoulaye Tondi during…
The Africa Deep Tech Foundation (ADTF) has launched the 2026 Africa Deep Tech Challenge, introducing this year’s theme, “The Laptop LLM Challenge,” to encourage the development of offline artificial intelligence solutions built specifically for Africa. The competition challenges engineers, researchers, startups and AI innovators to develop large language models (LLMs) capable of running entirely offline…
Rwanda has approved a phased roadmap to retire its legacy 2G and 3G mobile networks, paving the way for expanded 4G and 5G connectivity as part of the country’s digital transformation strategy. Under the plan, 3G services will be switched off nationwide on 30 June 2027, while the retirement of the 2G network is provisionally…
Rwanda has approved a phased roadmap to retire its legacy 2G and 3G mobile networks, paving the way for expanded 4G and 5G connectivity as part of the country’s digital transformation strategy. Under the plan, 3G services will be switched off nationwide on 30 June 2027, while the retirement of the 2G network is provisionally…
Ethio Telecom has announced major progress in expanding Ethiopia’s digital infrastructure, completing the first year of its Next Horizon: Digital & Beyond 2028 Strategy with significant investments in mobile, broadband and fiber connectivity. Over the past year, the state-owned operator deployed 603 new mobile sites, increasing its nationwide network footprint to 10,613 sites. The expansion…
Gabon is advancing its digital infrastructure ambitions with the construction of a new Tier III Carrier Hotel Datacenter, as Minister of Digital Economy, Digitalization and Innovation Mark-Alexandre Doumba conducted a site inspection to assess the project’s progress. The inspection confirmed that construction is progressing on schedule, with the strategic facility expected to be completed between…
Microsoft has confirmed plans to launch a unified Copilot application in 2026 that will bring together its AI-powered tools, including Copilot Chat, GitHub Copilot, Copilot Cowork and Autopilot agents, into a single platform for both consumers and enterprise users. The announcement was made by Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella during the company’s latest earnings…
