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Subsea cable disruptions prompt ministerial action to safeguard digital infrastructure

Post author:AfricaHyperscalersNews
Post published:March 20, 2024
Post category:Connectivity News

In response to recent subsea cable disruptions off the West African coast, Nigeria's Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, has announced a collaborative effort with the…

ITU announces $9 billion connectivity funding commitments

Post author:AfricaHyperscalersNews
Post published:February 27, 2024
Post category:News

During the Mobile World Congress 2024, ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin announced US $9 billion new investments in global connectivity projects in Africa and other parts of the world. Mobile operator…

Digital gap in low-income countries tough to close, says ITU

Post author:AfricaHyperscalersNews
Post published:December 1, 2023
Post category:Connectivity

New data from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) reveals a global increase in internet connectivity, yet the digital divide persists, particularly in low-income countries. The ITU's latest Facts and Figures…