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Towards an accessible and affordable internet in Africa: Key challenges ahead

Over the last few years, Africa has experienced exponential growth in internet access spurred by mobile internet, which stood at 28% penetration  in 2020. However, internet access and affordability are still a major challenge for the majority of Africans, especially the rural poor, women, and persons with disabilities. According to the State of Mobile Internet Connectivity 2021, Sub-Saharan Africa has the […]

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Internet shutdowns in Sub-Saharan Africa cost the region US$ 237 million

Internet shutdowns in Sub-Saharan Africa have cost the region up to US$ 237 million since 2015, according to a report by the Collaboration on International ICT Policy for East and Southern Africa (CIPESA). Using a newly developed framework, the report estimates the cost of internet shutdowns in 10 African countries, and notes that the economic […]

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Posted On : Published By : ACME team