L'ARTAO
L’ARTAO travaille avec les autorités nationales de régulation des télécommunications dans 16 États membres d’Afrique de l’Ouest pour promouvoir l’adoption de réglementations qui stimulent les investissements dans les infrastructures de télécommunications, fournissent des services de communication plus abordables à un plus grand nombre de citoyens, permettent des transactions économiques plus rapides et plus sécurisées et facilitent un accès plus large et plus facile. aux services publics. Ensemble, nous travaillons à améliorer la réglementation du secteur des télécommunications pour la transformation économique et le développement social de toutes les communautés d’Afrique de l’Ouest.
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Mises à jour de l'ARTAO : gouvernements et autorités de réglementation
Tech Park Cape Verde is officially launched
The government of Cape Verde has officially launched Tech Park Cape Verde (TechPark CV), described as a major milestone in the country’s digital transformation strategy. Designed as a centre of excellence for technology companies, the park is part of Cape Verde’s broader ambition to establish itself as the Tech Islands of West Africa – a regional hub connecting West Africa, Europe, and the Americas through digital services and innovation.
Phase3 Telecom, Laser Light Africa partner on infrastructure
In a move that aligns with Phase3 Telecom has entered into partnership with Laser Light Africa, a subsidiary of Laser Light Companies to deliver an innovative Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) solution across the 600km terrestrial fibre corridor connecting Lagos, Nigeria, to Accra, Ghana.
Cost, limited infrastructure fuel 14% telecoms access gaps in Nigeria, others
The absence of telecom infrastructure, especially in rural areas, is fueling 14 per cent of access gaps in Nigeria and other parts of Africa.This has also been compounded by access costs. A document titled, ‘Regulatory Trends and Policy Strategies Shaping Digital and Technological Transformation,’ presented by the Chief of Digital Knowledge Society Department, ITU, BDT, Sofie Maddens, presented at a telecoms forum in Lagos, revealed this concern.
Telcos add 3.39m new users in Q1 as MTN apologises for network failure
Telecommunications operators have added about 3.39 million telephone lines to the country, pushing active users to 172.7 million. This amounts to 79.67 per cent teledensity. According to the data released, yesterday, the number of active telephone users moved from 169.3 million as of January to 172.7 million by March ending. The latest data showed that 4G technology remained most dominant in the country with 48.82 per cent penetration. This is followed by 2G with 40 per cent and 3G had 8.40 per cent as of Q1 2025.
Ghana's telecom sector suffers over 5,600 fibre cuts in 2024
Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications says the country recorded 5,600 fibre-optic cable cuts in 2024 causing an estimated cost of USD 9.2 million for the sector, MyJoyOnline reported. The chamber’s CEO Kenneth Ashigbey said the impact of these disruptions extend beyond the direct financial cost to the telecommunications.
Orange Liberia restores internet nationwide after ACE cable reroute
Orange Liberia has restored nationwide internet service after rerouting the damaged Africa Coast to Europe (ACE) fibre-optic cable, The Investigator reported. The restoration followed five days of technical work to repair a severed section of the ACE cable beneath a monument at PHP Park.
Liberia begins campaign to repair rural base stations
The Liberian Telecommunications Authority (LTA) said it has launched a nationwide initiative to rehabilitate and maintain rural mobile base stations where many communities have been left without basic telecom access for nearly two years, Ecofin reported.
Orange Mali and Intelsat Bring 4G Connectivity to Mali’s Hard-to-Reach Regions
Orange Mali partners with Intelsat to deploy 3G and 4G connectivity in remote regions, leveraging satellite technology for seamless coverage. Intelsat, operator of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial network and leading provider of inflight connectivity (IFC), has been selected by Orange Mali SA to bring 3G and 4G connectivity to hard-to-reach areas in Mali, the eighth largest country in Africa.
Liberia Launches Nationwide Repairs to Revive Rural Mobile Networks
Liberia begins restoring inactive rural telephony sites to reconnect underserved areas, reinforcing national efforts toward inclusive digital connectivity and access. The Universal Access Fund (UAF), in partnership with the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications and the Liberia Telecommunications Authority, will begin a nationwide maintenance and restoration of rural telephony base stations on May 5, 2025.
Cabo Verde's Digital Transformation in full expansion with African Development Bank Support
Cabo Verde marked a significant milestone in its digital transformation journey on Monday, 5 May, with the official inauguration of TechPark CV, a strategic infrastructure project backed by the African Development Bank Group. The island nation’s Prime Minister Ulisses Correia e Silva and African Development Bank Group head Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, led the inauguration of the facility at a ceremony attended by hundreds of government officials, international partners, entrepreneurs, and academia.
Bayobab interconnects Uganda and Kenya with new fibre route
MTN’s digital infrastructure arm Bayobab announced on Tuesday it has completed a 260-km fibre route in Uganda from Malaba to Kampala that interconnects with Bayobab’s recently completed fibre route in Kenya from Malaba to Mombasa.
Nigeria’s data privacy sector generates over $10m in 3yrs –FG
The Federal Government has disclosed that Nigeria’s data privacy sector generated over $10 million and created about 23,000 jobs within the last three years. Dr. Vincent Olatunji, National Commissioner of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), revealed this during the eighth edition of the Network of African Data Protection Authorities (NADPA) conference held in Abuja on Tuesday.
NDPC, Mastercard Partner to Strengthen Data Protection
Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Mastercard to enhance data protection in Nigeria. The agreement was sealed during a workshop where 150 Data Protection Officers (DPOs) were trained on Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs).
Liberia to repair abandoned UAF-funded rural base stations
The Liberian Telecommunications Authority (LTA) announced on Monday that it has launched a nationwide initiative to rehabilitate and maintain rural base stations deployed under the Universal Access Fund (UAF) that have since been abandoned.
Starlink’s satellite-to-phone services pose new threat to telcos
Starlink’s disruptive direct-to-cell service is accelerating its hold in the telecommunications market, putting mobile network operators under pressure to rethink their strategies or risk obsolescence. Elon Musk’s internet company’s D2C technology, launched globally between 2024 and 2025, allows users with 4G and 5G smartphones to connect directly to Starlink satellites for text, voice, and data, bypassing terrestrial mobile networks.
MTN Ghana to Present MobileMoney Localisation Plan to Shareholders
The circular primarily relates to the proposed localisation of MobileMoney Limited (MML). It outlines details about the MML Localisation structure, including necessary legal, tax, and financial considerations. The circular emphasizes that forward-looking statements within it are based on assumptions and are subject to risks and uncertainties.
The perils of corporate silence in Nigeria’s digital age
This strategy, however, is a relic ill-suited to the digital era, where social media has upended the dynamics of reputation management. The adage that silence is the best answer to a fool no longer holds when the fool commands a Twitter thread with thousands of retweets.
Confronting challenges in Nigeria’s digital economy
Nigeria’s digital economy currently occupies a crucial position. The Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector has contributed approximately 20% to Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the second quarter of 2024. Digital technology possesses the potential to catalyse economic growth and diversification.
Nigeria issues 1,154 telecom licences in two decades
Lagos begins phase 2 of 3,300km metro fibre project. Nigeria has issued about 1,154 telecom licences to operators within the last two decades since the telephony revolution began in the country. Specifically, this has been aided by the Nigerian Communications Act (NCA) 2003. The Act has, however, come under review to accommodate the latest developments in the ICT sector, including emerging technologies, cyber security, and local content.
MTN Restores Network Services In Kogi After Two-Week Blackout; Travellers Paid N1,000 For Internet Via Hotspots
During the period of disruption, interstate drivers passing through Kogi experienced complete loss of mobile reception as they entered the state, with calls and data services unavailable for the entire duration of their transit. Mobile telecommunications giant MTN has restored its network services in Kogi State, following a two-week outage that particularly affected the state capital, Lokoja.
Mises à jour WATRA : gouvernements et autorités de réglementation
Evénements Réglementaires dans le domaine des Télécommunications
avril 11, 2025
Evénements Réglementaires dans le domaine des Télécommunications
février 27, 2025
Evénements Réglementaires dans le domaine des Télécommunications
janvier 31, 2025
À PROPOS DE L'ARTAO
L’ARTAO a été créée en 2002 en raison de la nécessité d’une plate-forme commune permettant aux régulateurs des télécommunications et des TIC de la région de l’Afrique de l’Ouest d’échanger des informations, de partager les meilleures pratiques et de coordonner leurs actions.
L’ARTAO fonctionne dans le cadre juridique du Traité de la CEDEAO, de l’Acte Additionnel sur les Télécommunications et les TIC, du Protocole portant Création de l’ARTAO, ainsi que de les Statuts et des Règles de Procédure de l’ARTAO.
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