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US-China tensions loom over undersea internet cables

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INT

Most users’ interaction with the internet occurs wirelessly but underpinning global data delivery are hundreds of submarine cables that traverse the ocean floor. The sector’s…

Infrastructure development in the Sahel will be slow

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SAHEL

With populations growing by 3-4% annually, physical infrastructure requires significant expansion. Mobile telephony has been a major success, but there is much to be done to…

Artificial intelligence will disrupt job markets

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INTERNATIONAL

Developments in AI over the past year have generated much excitement. However, the glare of such news often creates difficulty in allowing individuals to understand its real, and…

African digital economy faces uneven outlook

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AFRICA

This is attributable to relatively low internet penetration, the limited number of digital platforms and e-commerce businesses, and low investment and digital skills levels. These…

Political value of social media will rise in Africa

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AFRICA

Relatively low internet penetration rates (an average of 40% across the continent) and stark differences in digital access within and across states mask social media’s increasing…

EU will seek leading role in developing 5G standards

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EU

One of its priorities will be the development of new telecommunication rules, with the aim of accelerating the development of 5G standards.

Prospects for Central-Eastern Europe to end-2020

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PROSPECTS H2 2020

Prospects for Central-Eastern Europe to end-2020.

Africa's e-commerce players must overcome hurdles

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AFRICA

African e-commerce.

US infrastructure plan will narrow digital divide

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US

However, like many other important sections in the bill, the funding for new digital infrastructure has been cut drastically. Although digital access is a policy priority, it took…