Today: 7 Febbraio 2026
Subscribe
Search result

ETHIOPIA

Inside Ethiopia’s Internet Boom: Fiber Optics, 5G Dreams, and Starlink Skies

Inside Ethiopia’s Internet Boom: Fiber Optics, 5G Dreams, and Starlink Skies

As of early 2025, about 28.6 million Ethiopians were internet users, roughly 21.3% of the population. Ethio Telecom owned about 23,000 km of fiber-optic cable across Ethiopia as of 2023, forming the national backbone and linking to neighboring undersea cables via Djibouti. In late 2024, Ethio Telecom signed a Horizon Fiber corridor deal with Djibouti Telecom and Sudatel to create a multi-terabit cross-border link between Ethiopia, Djibouti, and Sudan. Ethio Telecom launched commercial 5G in Addis Ababa in October 2022, with 145 sites active in the capital by September 2023 and expansion to additional cities planned. Safaricom Ethiopia launched commercial
29 Maggio 2025
Eritrea’s Digital Desert: Inside the World’s Most Isolated Internet – and the Satellite Lifeline on the Horizon

Eritrea’s Digital Desert: Inside the World’s Most Isolated Internet – and the Satellite Lifeline on the Horizon

As of early 2024, about 26% of Eritrea’s 3.7 million people were internet users. Eritrea is the only coastal African nation with zero submarine fiber-optic cable landings. The telecom sector is entirely state-owned and monopolized by Eritrean Telecommunication Services Corporation (EriTel), with no private ISPs or competing mobile operators. Public mobile data is essentially unavailable; the mobile network runs on 2G GSM with 3G/4G largely disabled for ordinary users. Fixed broadband remains extremely limited, with fewer than 150 subscriptions in the mid-2010s. Internet cafés are the primary access point, with fewer than 10 in Asmara and roughly 100 nationwide. EriTel’s
12 Giugno 2025
Internet Kill Switch: Recurring Blackouts in Syria, Iraq, Algeria – And Who’s Next?

Internet Kill Switch: Recurring Blackouts in Syria, Iraq, Algeria – And Who’s Next?

Syria has conducted annual nationwide internet shutdowns on high school exam days since 2016, with 2020–2025 patterns showing daily outages of roughly 3.5 to 5.5 hours during exam periods. Syria’s shutdowns use an asymmetric model that allows outbound traffic but blocks inbound responses, making the internet effectively unusable. In Syria, the 2023 exam season produced at least 11 nationwide outages, each about 4 hours long (06:00–10:00), spanning May–June for the first round and late June–July for the second. Iraq began regular exam-related shutdowns in 2023, imposing near-daily four-hour nationwide outages (04:00–08:00) during exams, with a total of 42 outages in
18 Giugno 2025
Inside Ethiopia’s Internet Boom: Fiber Optics, 5G Dreams, and Starlink Skies

Im Inneren von Äthiopiens Internet-Boom: Glasfaser, 5G-Träume und Starlink-Himmel

Ethio Telecom besitzt ein ca. 23.000 km langes Glasfaser-Backbone durch Äthiopien, das Ballungszentren verbindet und internationale Übergänge ermöglicht (2023). Ende 2024 wurde das Horizon-Fiber-Korridorprojekt-Vertrag geschlossen, eine multi-terabit-fähige Glasfaserverbindung zwischen Äthiopien, Djibouti und Sudan zur Kapazitätserhöhung und Resilienz. Ende 2024 betrug die Internetnutzerzahl in Äthiopien laut ena.et über 42 Millionen. 5G-Ausbau: Der kommerzielle Betrieb begann in Addis Abeba im Oktober 2022, bis September 2023 waren 145 5G-Standorte in Addis Abeba live und weitere Städte wie Hawassa folgten Ende 2023. Safaricom Ethiopia erhielt im Mai 2021 eine Lizenz im Wert von 850 Mio USD; der kommerzielle Betrieb startete im Oktober 2022; bis
2 Giugno 2025
Inside Djibouti’s Digital Frontier: The Rise of Internet Access and Satellite Connectivity

Inside Djibouti’s Digital Frontier: The Rise of Internet Access and Satellite Connectivity

Djibouti hosts about 10–12 international undersea cables on the Red Sea coast, including SMW3, EIG, SEA-ME-WE-5/6, AAE-1, EASSy, WIOCC, Yemeni, and DARE1, linking to Europe, Asia and East/Southern Africa. Djibouti Telecom invested over $200 million in the last decade in landing stations and a protected submarine corridor, reinforcing Djibouti as a regional internet gateway. Terrestrial fiber links connect Djibouti to Ethiopia and Somalia, and AfriFiber serves thousands of homes in Djibouti City. The Djibouti Data Center (DDC) is the first and only carrier-neutral data center in East Africa, co-locating major cable landing points with Tier-3 colocation, peering, and the DjIX
10 Giugno 2025
·
Internet Access in Sudan

Internet Access in Sudan

Sudan’s internet backbone is centered at Port Sudan and links land via the East Africa Submarine System (EASSy) and FLAG/FALCON, with terrestrial fiber reaching Egypt and Ethiopia. Sudatel (Sudani) is over 60% state-owned and operates the national backbone along with fixed-line, mobile, and internet services under the Sudani brand. Zain Sudan, a subsidiary of Kuwait’s Zain Group, is the largest mobile operator with roughly 50% of the mobile market and offers nationwide 2G/3G/4G services. MTN Sudan, part of South Africa’s MTN Group, holds about a 25% share of the mobile market and provides mobile voice and data. Canar Telecom is
25 Febbraio 2025
·
New African 100 Most Influential Africans 2025: Business and AI Surge as NJ Ayuk and Dr Brook Taye Take Spotlight

New African 100 Most Influential Africans 2025: Business and AI Surge as NJ Ayuk and Dr Brook Taye Take Spotlight

December 20, 2025 — The latest wave of Africa-focused business, technology, and leadership news is being shaped by one headline theme: influence is shifting toward boardrooms and breakthroughs in artificial intelligence. That shift is at the heart of New African magazine’s 2025 “100 Most Influential Africans” (MIA) list, which is drawing fresh attention on December 20, 2025 as outlets across the continent amplify its highlights — and as individual honourees receive new, country-by-country recognition. New African Magazine+1 A notable pivot in African influence: business and finance move to the front New African’s annual MIA list has long served as a
20 Dicembre 2025
Where Satellite Phones Are Illegal?

Where Satellite Phones Are Illegal?

Bangladesh bans satellite phone use; possession can lead to arrest and imprisonment. North Korea prohibits all unauthorized communication devices, foreigners must surrender phones and privacy is not guaranteed, with detention possible. India restricts satellite phones to government‑approved Inmarsat devices, requiring a license (No Objection Certificate) from the Department of Telecommunications before bringing one in. China maintains a de facto ban on private sat phones, requiring registration for limited state use and has deployed jammers in some areas to block unapproved devices. Chad bans satellite phones under any circumstances, with Thuraya explicitly outlawed and Iridium sometimes tolerated. Myanmar (Burma) effectively bans
6 Giugno 2025
Inside Rwanda’s Internet Revolution: How the Nation Is Connecting Remote Villages and Launching Satellites

Inside Rwanda’s Internet Revolution: How the Nation Is Connecting Remote Villages and Launching Satellites

Rwanda’s first internet access occurred around 1996, and by 2000 there were about 5,000 users (less than 0.1% of the population). In 2004 Rwanda privatized Rwandatel and sold it to Terracom, opening the ISP market to competition. Between 2008 and 2010, Rwanda laid over 3,000 km of national fiber backbone across all 30 districts, linking to SEACOM, EASSy and TEAMS in 2009, driving international bandwidth costs from about $3,000 per Mbps in 2006 to roughly $25 per Mbps. In 2013, Korea Telecom Rwanda Networks (KTRN) built a nationwide 4G network on a wholesale-only basis, achieving over 95% population coverage by
6 Agosto 2025
·
Inside Madagascar’s Internet Revolution: From Mobile Networks to Starlink Skies

Inside Madagascar’s Internet Revolution: From Mobile Networks to Starlink Skies

Madagascar is connected to four major submarine cables—EASSy, LION/LION2, METISS, and 2Africa—with the 2Africa landing at Mahajanga in February 2023 and becoming operational in late 2023. Fixed broadband penetration is extremely low, at about 0.11 per 100 people in 2023, forcing most of the population to rely on mobile networks. Market shares are Telma about 50%, Orange about 30%, Airtel about 7%, Blueline’s bip about 2%, and SpaceX Starlink around 10% of Madagascar’s internet market as of 2024–2025. 4G coverage reaches roughly 71% of the population, while overall mobile signal availability sits around 92%. Madagascar experimented with 5G early on:
1 Agosto 2025
·····
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 Giugno 2025
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 Marzo 2025
·
NASA News Today, December 5, 2025 – Roman Space Telescope Completed, Artemis Moon Missions, Comet 3I/ATLAS and Satellite Swarm Threats

NASA News Today, December 5, 2025 – Roman Space Telescope Completed, Artemis Moon Missions, Comet 3I/ATLAS and Satellite Swarm Threats

Published December 5, 2025 NASA is closing out 2025 with a flood of major developments: its next flagship space telescope is now fully assembled, scientists are warning that satellite swarms could seriously damage future space astronomy, an interstellar comet is under intense scrutiny, and new results are reshaping our understanding of asteroids, supernovae, Earth’s weather and even aircraft safety. Here’s a detailed roundup of the key NASA stories making headlines as of December 5, 2025, curated for readers of Google News and Discover. Roman Space Telescope: NASA’s Next Flagship Is Fully Assembled NASA has confirmed that construction of the Nancy Grace Roman
5 Dicembre 2025
Vodafone Stock on 5 December 2025: Safaricom Deal, Spain Exit and Dividend Reboot Put VOD Near 52‑Week Highs

Vodafone Stock on 5 December 2025: Safaricom Deal, Spain Exit and Dividend Reboot Put VOD Near 52‑Week Highs

Vodafone Group Public Limited Company (LON: VOD, NASDAQ: VOD) is ending 2025 in a very different place than it started: leaner in Europe, more focused on Africa, paying a higher dividend for the first time in years, and trading close to its 52‑week highs. As of 5 December 2025, the big question for investors is whether Vodafone’s recent rally and strategic reshaping still leave meaningful upside – or whether most of the good news is now priced in. Vodafone share price today: near the top of the range On 5 December 2025: That puts Vodafone within a rounding error of
5 Dicembre 2025
···
‘Immorality’ Crackdown: Taliban’s Expanding Internet Ban Plunges Afghan Provinces into Digital Darkness

‘Immorality’ Crackdown: Taliban’s Expanding Internet Ban Plunges Afghan Provinces into Digital Darkness

Background: Taliban Rule and Rising Censorship (2021–Present) When the Taliban returned to power in August 2021, Afghans feared a rollback of the relative freedom enjoyed over the prior two decades. Those fears have largely been realized. In the four years since the takeover, the Taliban have gutted Afghanistan’s independent media sector, shutting down over 400 outlets and replacing them with a state-controlled propaganda apparatus cpj.org. Hundreds of journalists have been arrested or driven into exile, and remaining media are forced to seek Taliban approval for any reporting cpj.org thediplomat.com. From day one of the new regime, women have been banned
19 Settembre 2025
Internet Access in Somalia: Growth, Challenges, and the Future of Connectivity

Internet Access in Somalia: Growth, Challenges, and the Future of Connectivity

As of early 2024, Somalia had about 5.08 million internet users, a 27.6% penetration, up from around 2% in 2017, with more than 13 million people offline. Internet use is concentrated in urban centers such as Mogadishu and Hargeisa, while fixed broadband remains scarce, with only about 1% of Somalis having a high-speed fixed connection (>256 kbps). There were 10.10 million cellular mobile connections active in early 2024, about 54.8% of the population, and 4G LTE coverage reaches roughly 50–60%. By late 2024, at least three telecoms had launched initial 5G services in major urban centers, with Hormuud planning to
20 Marzo 2025
Blockchain’s Global Social Impact Revolution: From Banking the Unbanked to Fighting Corruption

Blockchain’s Global Social Impact Revolution: From Banking the Unbanked to Fighting Corruption

1.7 billion adults lack access to formal banking, about 31% of all adults, and 55% of the unbanked are women. BitPesa, a crypto-powered remittance firm in sub-Saharan Africa, has cut transfer fees by up to 90% compared with traditional methods. In Kenya, the Red Cross and Grassroots Economics launched a blockchain-backed community currency, enabling 25 women with feature phones to create a credit and savings pool, with expansion planned to 320,000 users across Africa. In Haiti, a 2020 World Bank-backed blockchain pilot allowed 1,342 small producers to export directly, lifting mango revenues by 262% and cocoa by 348%. Sierra Leone
7 Luglio 2025
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 Giugno 2025
·
Internet Access Services in Kenya

Internet Access Services in Kenya

As of early 2024, about 22.7 million Kenyans were internet users, representing 40.8% penetration. Safaricom had 545,812 fixed subscriptions and 36.4% of the fixed broadband market as of mid-2024. Jamii Telecom Faiba held 24.0% of the fixed broadband market, while Wananchi (Zuku) had 17.5%. Poa Internet accounted for about 13.2% of fixed broadband market share. Starlink entered Kenya in July 2023 and reached 16,746 subscribers by January 2025 (about 1.1% of subscriptions). NOFBI aims to reach 100,000 km of fiber by 2026 and has connected all 47 counties. Safaricom expanded its fiber footprint to 14,000 km by March 2023 and
10 Marzo 2025
·
1 2

Stock Market Today

Salesforce stock tries to stabilize after AI “software-mageddon” — Feb. 25 earnings is the next test

Il titolo di Salesforce cerca di stabilizzarsi dopo l’“apocalisse software” dell’IA — Il prossimo test sono i risultati del 25 febbraio

7 Febbraio 2026
Le azioni Salesforce sono salite dello 0,1% a $190,07 venerdì mattina, dopo aver perso il 9% in settimana. Il settore software ha subito un crollo, con l’indice S&P 500 software e servizi in calo del 4,6% giovedì. Salesforce pubblicherà i risultati il 25 febbraio. L’integrazione rapida dell’IA nei software spinge gli investitori a riconsiderare i modelli di ricavi.
Go toTop