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Globacom celebrates 22 years of expanding digital access in West Africa

Globacom scales network, boosts broadband access nationwide

Globacom expands nationwide network, boosting mobile data speed, reliability, and broadband access for millions of users.

Omokolade Ajayi February 21, 2026

AAIB

AAIB supports AI-powered cancer treatment in Upper Egypt

Arab African International Bank is expanding its support for Egypt’s healthcare system after signing on to help bring an integrated artificial intelligence-powered radiotherapy system to Upper Egypt, a move aimed at improving access to advanced cancer treatment in the region. The Cairo-based lender signed an agreement with Siemens Healthineers to supply Assiut University Hospitals with a comprehensive oncology platform that combines AI-driven treatment planning and precision radiation delivery. The bank said it is the first private lender in Egypt to…

Oluwatosin Alao February 20, 2026

Gabon blocks social media amid rising labor strikes, sparking concerns over digital rights.

Africa politics

Gabon blocks social media as labor tensions escalate

Gabon has ordered an immediate and open-ended suspension of social media access, raising fresh questions about digital rights and political stability as labor unrest spreads across the country. The directive, issued late Tuesday by the High Authority for Communication, instructs internet service providers to block major platforms, citing national security concerns and what officials describe as the circulation of false information. The move comes at a sensitive moment in Gabon’s post-coup transition. By Wednesday afternoon, internet monitoring group NetBlocks reported…

Oluwatosin Alao February 19, 2026

Energy efficiency

Chinese home appliance giant Haier debuts in South Africa

Haier Smart Home debuts in South Africa.

Timilehin Adejumobi February 19, 2026

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IHS weighs $685 million Latam tower sale after $6.2 billion bid from MTN Group

IHS Holding plans $685 million sale of Latin America assets as MTN Africa moves to acquire the company’s core African operations.

Omokolade Ajayi February 19, 2026

Africa digital infrastructure investment

MTN moves to acquire IHS Towers for $6.2 billion, boosting Africa telecom growth

MTN agrees to acquire IHS Towers for $6.2 billion, giving shareholders record returns and reshaping Africa’s telecom infrastructure.

Feyisayo Ajayi February 17, 2026

Egypt, Nissan discuss expanding car production and boosting exports across Africa and local supply chains

African auto exports

Egypt, Nissan discuss scaling production for Africa markets

Egypt is intensifying efforts to position itself as a regional automotive manufacturing hub, holding fresh talks with Nissan Motor Corporation on expanding local production and boosting vehicle exports to Africa. The discussions reflect a wider plan to strengthen domestic industry and create more jobs. Officials say the government is working to reduce reliance on imports while encouraging global manufacturers to treat Egypt as a base for production and export. The automotive sector has been singled out as a priority, with…

Oluwatosin Alao February 17, 2026

Dangote Refinery

Dangote Refinery dominates as petrol market share hits 62%

Nigeria’s fuel market is entering a new phase as local refining begins to play a larger role in meeting demand, easing pressure on imports and reshaping supply patterns across the country. Fresh data shows a steady rise in domestic petrol output, with the balance tilting toward local production after years of reliance on foreign shipments. At the center of this shift is the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, which has expanded output and strengthened its presence in the downstream sector. The change…

Oluwatosin Alao February 16, 2026