26 January 2026
A banking consortium led by Commercial Bank Cameroon (CBC), along with Afriland First Bank, Union Bank of Cameroon (UBC), and National Financial Credit (NFC), has been chosen to support Cameroon Telecommunications (Camtel) in a 52.2 billion FCFA (about US$93.1 million) investment program.
The project aims to expand 2G, 3G, and 4G networks in regional and departmental capitals, university towns, and major educational institutions across Cameroon.
Find out moreEBRD and Tunisie Telecom partner to boost Tunisia’s digital future with €190 million investment
23 January 2026
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced a major partnership with Tunisie Telecom, Tunisia’s leading telecommunications provider, to enhance the country’s digital infrastructure and support its national transformation.
The deal involves a development-linked loan of up to €190 million, disbursed in four installments, starting with an initial €50 million tranche. This funding will enable extensive upgrades to Tunisia’s telecom networks, including transitioning from 4G to 5G, expanding fibre optic coverage, connecting up to 200,000 households to fibre-to-the-home services, and modernizing core and backbone networks. Additionally, targeted investments in energy efficiency and local energy production will be part of the project.
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Benue State launches massive digital skills training program
22 January 2026
The Nigerian state of Benue has announced the rollout of a large-scale digital skills training initiative aimed at empowering youth and enhancing local digital capabilities.
Through a social media post, the government revealed its goal to train approximately 23,000 young people every two years, as part of its broader strategy to develop a skilled digital workforce.
Find out more Senegal announces plan to launch second satellite, GAINDESAT-1B, in 2026
20 January 2026
Senegal is set to launch a second satellite, named GAINDESAT-1B, in 2026, according to an announcement made in Dakar by Professor Gayane Faye, the coordinator of the Senegal Satellite Project (SENSAT).
The announcement was made during the inaugural lecture marking the start of the 2025-2026 academic year at the Center for Advanced Studies in Defense and Security (CHEDS).
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