14 January 2026
The Government of Mozambique, through the Ministry of Communications and Digital Transformation, has issued a Request for Bids to expand broadband coverage in underserved rural regions as part of the Mozambique Digital Acceleration Project (MDAP). Financed by the World Bank, this initiative aims to boost digital inclusion and connect remote communities across the country.
Funding from the International Development Association (IDA) under Loan/Grant No. IDA-71820-MZ will be directed toward investments in telecommunications services designed to improve broadband access in hard-to-reach areas. The project is structured around three geographic lots: Lot 1 covers the South and Central Zone with 95 localities, Lot 2 encompasses the Central Zone with 101 localities, and Lot 3 targets the North Zone with 105 localities, with the goal of significantly expanding connectivity across these regions.
Find out moreDRC authorities threaten sanctions on telecom operators over service quality failures
13 January 2026
In a decisive move to address ongoing telecommunications disruptions, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Council of Ministers has directed authorities to enforce penalties on mobile and fixed-line operators failing to meet established service quality standards.
During the January 9 meeting, President Félix Tshisekedi emphasized the importance of strict compliance with laws and regulations, urging the sector’s oversight bodies to take necessary measures against operators that violate quality, coverage, and user protection obligations.
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Rwanda and Oman forge strategic partnership to boost ICT development
13 January 2026
Rwanda and Oman have signed a significant memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at accelerating the growth of Rwanda’s ICT sector and establishing the country as a regional digital hub.
The agreement was signed in Muscat over the weekend, reflecting a commitment to deepening collaboration in data infrastructure, emerging technologies, and digital innovation between East Africa and the Middle East.
Find out more Starlink discontinues service in Uganda following regulatory crackdown
06 January 2026
As of January 1, Starlink has disabled access to its global satellite internet network within Uganda, effectively rendering all Starlink terminals in the country inactive. This action follows a directive from the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), which raised concerns over unlicensed satellite service operations.
In a formal letter dated January 2, 2026, Starlink confirmed that it has activated a service restriction tool to block satellite internet access in Uganda. The company clarified that it does not officially sell, market, or distribute Starlink services within Uganda, and no terminals have been imported or authorized by the UCC.
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