The military ruled states in the Sahel, Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali are seeking to acquire telecoms technology and remote-sensing satellites from Russia as they seek to counter the surge of terrorist activity. Ministers from the three countries met officials from Russia’s aerospace agency Roscosmos in Mali’s capital, Bamako, on Monday, to discuss implementation plans, […]
Mauritania’s Ministry of Digital Transformation and Modernization of Administration has mandated that telecom operators improve the quality of their services by September 22, 2024, or face substantial financial and administrative penalties. The ministry’s memorandum outlined potential sanctions, including a reduction of up to three months from the duration of existing licenses and fines of up […]
The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) has announced the criteria for selecting participants in its upcoming structured dialogue, scheduled to begin next month. In a statement, the mission said the process would prioritise geographical balance and inclusive representation, ensuring participation from women, youth, Civil society, and cultural and institutional groups. The dialogue will […]
