From September 8-25, 2024, the first-ever iPRIS training for a French-speaking cohort of seven Francophone Africa national telecom regulators will take place in Luxembourg. The training will cover a diverse range of topics including legal frameworks, market...
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Performance and trends in the Kenyan ICT sector
The mobile sector in Kenya has grown, with total mobile subscriptions reaching 68 million, representing a penetration rate of 132.1%. This growth has been driven by operator customer win-back campaigns. Additionally, Machine-to-Machine (M2M) subscriptions rose to...
Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR-24): Driving Impactful Digital Regulation
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) hosted its annual Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR-24) in Kampala, Uganda from July 1 to 4, 2024, at the Speke Resort and Convention Center. Themed "Regulation for Impact," GSR-24 brought together regulators,...
Bridging the digital divide: Some iPRIS change initiatives in francophone Africa
In an era where digital connectivity is a catalyst for economic growth, the iPRIS (ICT Policy & Regulation - Institutional Strengthening) initiative stands as a beacon of hope for 43 African countries. This program aims to strengthen telecom regulatory bodies...
Togo Telecom: Catalyst for Interconnection in Africa – 2023 Catalogue
The "Interconnection and Access Catalogue 2023" from Togo Telecom is more than a technical document; it reflects the dynamics of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in Africa. In a continent undergoing a digital transformation, regulations and...
Analysis of the mobile telephony sector in Congo – Brazzaville in 2023: Trends, challenges and prospects
In 2023, the mobile telephony market in Congo is dominated by two main operators: MTN and Airtel, following the cessation of Azur's activities despite holding its license. These two players serve more than 5.9 million subscribers, mainly prepaid representing 99.3% of...
Diving into the digital economy: a round-up of Fratel’s 21st seminar in Lomé
Lomé, Togo, played host to the 21st seminar of Fratel, the network of French-speaking telecom regulators, on May 21-22, 2024. The event was organized by the Togolese national regulator ARCEP TOGO and the Congolese national regulator ARPCE, the current president of...
EACO 29th Annual Assemblies & Extra-Ordinary Congress reflects on East Africa’s ICT landscape
Hosted by the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA), the 29th Annual Assemblies & Extra-Ordinary Congress provided a unique platform for East Africa Communication Organizations (EACO) members and stakeholders to interact, network, exchange experiences, and share...
Interview with Mrs Bernice Edande Otye, ARTAC Permanent Secretary
Interview with Mrs. Bernice Edande Otye, Permanent Secretary of the Assembly of Telecommunications Regulators of Central Africa (ARTAC). By Nancy Onyango. This interview has been edited for clarity. Nancy Onyango: Hello Madam, please introduce yourself and tell us...
Building sustainable data infrastructures for the future
Sustainable Data Infrastructure Webinar Highlights On 19 June 2024, the Data Governance in Africa Initiative organised an online capacity-building webinar on sustainable data infrastructures in collaboration with GIZ, EstDev, and Smart Africa. This webinar underscored...