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The Digital Lifeline: Inside Ghana’s Internet Revolution from Fiber to Satellite

The Digital Lifeline: Inside Ghana’s Internet Revolution from Fiber to Satellite

As of early 2025, about 24.3 million Ghanaians were internet users, representing 69.9% penetration, with 38.3 million active mobile connections. Over 93% of mobile connections are on 3G, 4G, or 5G networks, underscoring mobile broadband dominance. In 2021, internet use was about 80% among youth (15–29), with urban usage around 80% and rural usage about 54%. Fixed broadband subscriptions were about 113,640 by late 2023, less than 0.7% of the population, with more than 99% of users relying on mobile networks. MTN Ghana launched 4G LTE in 2016 and accounts for about 82% of Ghana’s 4G traffic. By 2020, 4G
15 June 2025
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Internet Access Chaos: Blackouts, Crackdowns & Broadband Breakthroughs (Sept 5–6, 2025)

Internet Access Chaos: Blackouts, Crackdowns & Broadband Breakthroughs (Sept 5–6, 2025)

Major Outages and Internet Shutdowns In early September 2025, multiple outages and deliberate shutdowns disrupted internet access for millions across different regions. In the United States, a major Verizon network failure on August 30 demonstrated the fragility of even advanced telecom systems ts2.tech. Starting around midday (Eastern time), Verizon mobile users from California to New York suddenly lost service, with their phones stuck in emergency “SOS only” mode instead of connecting to any network ts2.tech. By mid-afternoon, outage reports spiked above 23,000 as people complained they couldn’t make calls or use mobile data ts2.tech. Verizon attributed the blackout to a
6 September 2025
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Côte d’Ivoire’s Internet Revolution: Fiber Optics, 5G Dreams, and Satellite Solutions

Côte d’Ivoire’s Internet Revolution: Fiber Optics, 5G Dreams, and Satellite Solutions

As of 2024, about 53.4% of Ivorians live in urban areas, while urban internet usage is roughly 50% compared with 22% in rural areas. Côte d’Ivoire has laid over 5,200 km of fiber under the RNHD backbone, targeting nearly 7,000 km by September 2025. The country is connected to the ACE and WACS submarine cables, and the 2Africa mega-cable is expected to land in 2023–2024, adding about 180 Tbps design capacity. By 2023, about 92% of Ivorians had access to at least one 4G network. MTN Côte d’Ivoire began 5G trials in 2021 and launched first 5G sites in late
8 June 2025
Senegal’s Internet Revolution: How Fiber, 5G, and Policy Are Connecting a Nation

Senegal’s Internet Revolution: How Fiber, 5G, and Policy Are Connecting a Nation

As of January 2025, about 11.3 million Senegalese use the internet, representing 60.6% of the population, with roughly 4 in 10 still offline. There were 22.7 million active mobile connections in early 2025, about 121% of the population due to multiple SIM cards. Approximately 90% of Senegal’s mobile connections are on 3G/4G/5G networks, i.e., broadband capable. Senegal gained access to the 45,000 km 2Africa subsea cable after landing in Dakar in late 2023, backed by Meta and partners. Senegal’s 5G era began with Orange Sonatel launching 5G services on June 8, 2024 in Dakar, after Free obtained a 5G license
23 July 2025
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From Skies to Sidewalks: Inside the 2025 Drone Delivery Revolution

From Skies to Sidewalks: Inside the 2025 Drone Delivery Revolution

Amazon Prime Air introduced its MK30 drone in late 2024, a BVLOS-capable hexagonal aircraft that carries up to 5 lbs and operates from Tolleson, Arizona, delivering eligible items within a 4-mile radius in under an hour. Alphabet’s Wing has completed over 350,000 deliveries across 10 locations on 3 continents, using hybrid fixed-wing drones with a top speed of about 70 mph and a rideshare-like model with retailers including Walmart in Dallas–Fort Worth. Zipline’s Platform 2 system carries 6–8 pounds and serves a 10-mile radius (up to 24 miles out-and-back between hubs), with high-volume flight tests beginning in 2023 and first
28 July 2025
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From Skies to Sidewalks: Inside the 2025 Drone Delivery Revolution

Von den Lüften auf die Gehwege: Die Drohnenliefer-Revolution 2025

Amazon Prime Air stellte Ende 2024 seine MK30-Drohne vor, ein BVLOS-fähiges, sechseckiges Fluggerät, das bis zu 5 Pfund transportiert und von Tolleson, Arizona aus betrieben wird. Es liefert berechtigte Artikel innerhalb eines 4-Meilen-Radius in weniger als einer Stunde aus. Alphabets Wing hat über 350.000 Lieferungen an 10 Standorten auf 3 Kontinenten abgeschlossen und nutzt hybride Starrflügler-Drohnen mit einer Höchstgeschwindigkeit von etwa 70 mph sowie ein rideshare-ähnliches Modell mit Einzelhändlern wie Walmart in Dallas–Fort Worth. Ziplines Platform 2-System transportiert 6–8 Pfund und bedient einen 10-Meilen-Radius (bis zu 24 Meilen Hin- und Rückflug zwischen Hubs), mit Hochvolumen-Flugtests ab 2023 und ersten Kundeneinsätzen
17 September 2025
The Shocking Truth About Internet Access in Burkina Faso – From White Zones to Starlink Dreams

The Shocking Truth About Internet Access in Burkina Faso – From White Zones to Starlink Dreams

As of 2023, internet penetration in Burkina Faso is about 20%, with roughly 4.7 million active internet users in a 23 million population. By late 2023 there were about 17 million mobile internet subscriptions, offering ~77% potential coverage though many subscribers are not active. Fixed broadband remains extremely limited, with about 85,000 active fixed internet subscriptions in Q3 2023, up 140% from 2022. There is a pronounced urban–rural gap: 3G reaches about 64% of the country and 4G/LTE about 46%, 85% have basic mobile signal, 15% have no signal, 1,700 white zones were identified in 2022, of which only 183
2 June 2025
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The Shocking Truth About Internet Access in Burkina Faso – From White Zones to Starlink Dreams

La scioccante verità sull’accesso a Internet in Burkina Faso – Dalle zone bianche ai sogni di Starlink

Nel 2023 la penetrazione di Internet in Burkina Faso è tra il 17% e il 20% della popolazione, ovvero circa 4,7 milioni di utenti attivi. Alla fine del 2023 si contavano circa 17 milioni di abbonamenti Internet mobili, coprendo circa il 77% della popolazione come potenziale accesso. Gli abbonamenti Internet fissi erano circa 84.807 nel terzo trimestre 2023, pari a meno dell’1% della popolazione, con una crescita del 140% rispetto al 2022. Circa l’85% della popolazione è coperta da segnale mobile di base; la banda larga mobile 3G raggiunge circa il 64% e la 4G/LTE circa il 46%, lasciando circa
12 June 2025
From Skies to Sidewalks: Inside the 2025 Drone Delivery Revolution

Des cieux aux trottoirs : plongée au cœur de la révolution de la livraison par drone en 2025

Amazon Prime Air a introduit son drone MK30 fin 2024, un appareil hexagonal capable de BVLOS qui transporte jusqu’à 5 livres et opère depuis Tolleson, Arizona, livrant des articles éligibles dans un rayon de 4 miles en moins d’une heure. Wing d’Alphabet a réalisé plus de 350 000 livraisons dans 10 sites sur 3 continents, utilisant des drones hybrides à voilure fixe avec une vitesse maximale d’environ 70 mph et un modèle de type covoiturage avec des commerçants, dont Walmart à Dallas–Fort Worth. Le système Platform 2 de Zipline transporte 6 à 8 livres et dessert un rayon de 10
17 September 2025
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Die schockierende Wahrheit über den Internetzugang in Burkina Faso – Von weißen Flecken zu Starlink-Träumen

Die schockierende Wahrheit über den Internetzugang in Burkina Faso – Von weißen Flecken zu Starlink-Träumen

Im Jahr 2023 nutzen etwa 17–20% der Burkinabè das Internet, das entspricht rund 4,7 Millionen aktiven Internetnutzern bei etwa 23 Millionen Einwohnern. Ende 2023 gab es ca. 17 Millionen mobile Internet-Abonnements (ca. 77% der Bevölkerung), während feste Breitbandanschlüsse im 3. Quartal 2023 nur ca. 84.807 aktiv waren. 4G-LTE-Abdeckung in Städten ist hoch, während ländliche Gebiete oft nur 2G oder gar kein Signal haben; 4G-Abdeckung ca. 46% des Landes, 3G ca. 64%, und 2022 gab es rund 1.700 Orte als weiße Zonen, von denen 183 bis 2022 angeschlossen wurden. Eine zentrale Barriere ist die Elektrizität: Viele ländliche Gebiete haben keinen Strom,
12 June 2025
ASX Biggest Losers Today (11 December 2025): Lithium, Gold and Small Caps Lead the Sell-Off

ASX Biggest Losers Today (11 December 2025): Lithium, Gold and Small Caps Lead the Sell-Off

Australia’s share market is flashing a split-screen on Thursday, 11 December 2025. By early afternoon in Sydney, the S&P/ASX 200 was trading around 0.6–0.8% higher near 8,630 points, buoyed by a fresh US Federal Reserve rate cut and still‑strong commodity prices.ABC+1 But dig beneath the headline index and it’s a very different story: lithium explorers, gold developers, defence tech and speculative small caps dominate today’s list of biggest losers on the ASX.Market Index This wrap brings together today’s key moves, news catalysts and early analyst takes, based on information available on 11 December 2025. Market backdrop: strong index, messy internals
11 December 2025
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Internet Access in Nigeria: A Comprehensive Overview

Internet Access in Nigeria: A Comprehensive Overview

Infrastructure and Major Service Providers Nigeria’s internet infrastructure relies on a combination of undersea fiber-optic cables, terrestrial networks, and a handful of dominant service providers. Multiple international submarine cables land in Nigeria, connecting it to global internet hubs. Key cables include: These undersea cables terminate in Lagos and other coastal landing stations, feeding into national fiber backbones. A number of companies have deployed fiber-optic networks crisscrossing the country, including Phase3 Telecom, MainOne, Globacom, Suburban Telecom, and MTN​ Ecoi. Internet exchange points (IXPs) in at least five regions help route domestic traffic locally​ Ecoi, improving speed and reducing costs. Nigeria’s internet
3 March 2025
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Benin’s Internet Revolution: How a Small Nation Is Bridging the Digital Divide with Fiber and Starlink

Benin’s Internet Revolution: How a Small Nation Is Bridging the Digital Divide with Fiber and Starlink

A 2,000 km national fiber optic backbone begun in 2016 was completed by mid-2021 and is being extended to all municipalities by 2025 under a CFA207 billion (~$330 million) plan to reach 3,300 km. Benin sits on multiple landing undersea cables such as ACE and MainOne for international bandwidth, but it still has only 1 Internet Exchange Point and 1 data center, with roughly 5% of popular web content cached domestically. Mobile networks dominate access, with 4G LTE coverage reaching about 90–93% of the population in 2023, 2G at 98%, 3G around 90%, and fewer than 1% of people having
1 June 2025
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The Shocking Truth About Internet Access in Burkina Faso – From White Zones to Starlink Dreams

La vérité choquante sur l’accès à Internet au Burkina Faso – des zones blanches aux rêves de Starlink

En 2023, environ 17 à 20 % de la population burkinabè utilise Internet, soit environ 4,7 millions d’internautes actifs sur 23 millions d’habitants. Fin 2023, environ 17 millions d’abonnements à Internet mobile, soit ~77 % de couverture, mais beaucoup disposent de SIM data qu’ils utilisent rarement. Seuls environ 84 807 abonnements Internet fixe étaient actifs au 3e trimestre 2023, en hausse de 140 % depuis 2022. En 2023, environ 85 % de la population est couverte par au moins un signal mobile de base, la 3G n’atteignant que ~64 % du pays et la 4G/LTE ~46 %, avec environ 1
12 June 2025
Drone Delivery Showdown: Wing vs. Zipline P2 vs. Amazon Prime Air MK30

Drone Delivery Showdown: Wing vs. Zipline P2 vs. Amazon Prime Air MK30

Wing became the first FAA-certified drone air carrier in 2019, and has completed more than 350,000 deliveries, mostly in Australia. Wing’s flagship delivery drone is a hybrid VTOL that carries about 2.5 pounds, with a larger 5-pound variant unveiled in January 2024. Wing drones cruise at up to 65 mph and operate within roughly a 6-mile radius (12 miles round trip) from the launch site. Packages are lowered on a tether from the drone’s fuselage, enabling hover deliveries without landing. Wing and Walmart launched in Dallas–Fort Worth in 2023, serving 18 Walmart Supercenters with plans to reach 100 stores by
14 August 2025
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Mobile-health Network Solutions (MNDR) Stock Surges on $120 Million AI Data Center Deal in Malaysia – November 20, 2025 Update

Mobile-health Network Solutions (MNDR) Stock Surges on $120 Million AI Data Center Deal in Malaysia – November 20, 2025 Update

Mobile-health Network Solutions (NASDAQ: MNDR), the Singapore-based AI-powered telehealth and digital health platform behind the MaNaDr app, jumped back into the market’s spotlight today after announcing plans to acquire two AI‑optimized data centers in Malaysia in a deal valued at up to US$120 million. The news triggered a powerful pre‑market rally in the company’s thinly traded shares on Thursday, November 20, 2025. TipRanks+1 Below is a full breakdown of all the key MNDR news items dated November 20, 2025, plus context from recent company developments to help readers understand what today’s move could mean for the stock and for the
20 November 2025
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Newmont Corporation (NEM) Stock Near $100 as Gold Holds a 7‑Week High: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Next (Dec. 12, 2025)

Newmont Corporation (NEM) Stock Near $100 as Gold Holds a 7‑Week High: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Next (Dec. 12, 2025)

Updated: December 12, 2025 Newmont Corporation (NYSE: NEM) is back in the spotlight as the gold market’s late‑year momentum collides with fresh analyst actions, portfolio headlines, and a leadership transition that will define the miner’s next chapter. After a strong session that pushed the stock to the doorstep of $100, investors are weighing a simple question with big implications: is Newmont’s rally still driven by fundamentals—or has the easy upside already been priced in? MarketWatch+1 Below is a detailed, publication-ready roundup of the most current news, forecasts, and analysis as of 12.12.2025, with the key catalysts (and risks) most likely
12 December 2025
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Airbus stock eyes Monday test after French Navy drone order; share price closed higher Friday

Airbus stock eyes Monday test after French Navy drone order; share price closed higher Friday

Airbus shares closed Friday up 1.19% at 217.40 euros after its helicopter division won a French Navy contract for six VSR700 drones and Ghana ordered new helicopters. The VSR700s will be operational from 2028. Investors await updates on an ATR 42-500 incident and Airbus’ full-year results due Feb. 19. Supply chain delays continue to affect A320neo production.
17 January 2026
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Starlink Global Availability and Impact Report

Starlink Global Availability and Impact Report

Starlink is available in over 100 countries as of mid-2025, spanning North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Oceania, and parts of South America. As of late 2024, Starlink had surpassed 4 million subscribers. Starlink offers five service types: Residential, Roam, Business (Priority), Maritime, and Aviation. Typical speeds range from about 50 Mbps to 150+ Mbps, with most users above 100 Mbps under good conditions, and latency around 20–50 ms. Monthly pricing ranges from about $90–$120 in well-connected markets, with discounts to roughly $30–$50 in developing regions. The United States was the first to receive Starlink, with public beta in mid-2020 and
2 June 2025
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Starlink Global Coverage and Availability Report

Starlink Global Coverage and Availability Report

As of mid-2025, Starlink is available in over 110 countries and territories. In the United States, Starlink began with limited trials in August 2020 and the public beta “Better Than Nothing Beta” in November 2020, and now has nationwide commercial coverage including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, with over 2.5 million subscribers as of early 2025. Canada went live in January 2021 after a late-2020 beta and now has broad coverage across all provinces. Mexico received a license in mid-2021, began service by November 2021, and by 2024 had over 160,000 subscribers, with the federal “Internet para Todos”
7 June 2025
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Stock Market Today

Meta stock ends week down about 6% as Wall Street fixates on $135 billion AI capex

Meta stock ends week down about 6% as Wall Street fixates on $135 billion AI capex

7 February 2026
New York, February 7, 2026, 09:54 EST — Market closed. Meta Platforms closed down 1.3% on Friday at $661.46 and was last up 0.4% in after-hours trade at $664.00. The stock finished the week down about 6.4%. (Investing.com) The pullback matters because investors are no longer treating Big Tech’s artificial-intelligence buildout as a free lunch. Alphabet, Microsoft, Amazon and Meta are expected to spend more than $630 billion combined this year, and Meta has projected up to $135 billion in capital expenditures — money for long-lived assets such as data centers and servers. (Reuters) That spending binge has become the
CleanSpark stock price jumps 22% after earnings and AI push — what CLSK traders watch next week

CleanSpark stock price jumps 22% after earnings and AI push — what CLSK traders watch next week

7 February 2026
CleanSpark shares jumped 22% to $10.08 Friday after quarterly results and an AI infrastructure update, following bitcoin’s rebound above $70,000. The company reported a quarterly net loss tied to bitcoin price swings and outlined plans to expand power capacity in Houston. Peers Marathon Digital and Riot Platforms also surged. Upcoming U.S. jobs and inflation data next week could add further volatility.
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