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Ethiopian space agency to launch first satellite in 2019

Ethiopian space agency to launch first satellite in 2019

By E&T editorial staffPublished Monday, November 26, 2018Ethiopia has announced its plans to launch its first satellite during 2019, from a site in China. The satellite will hel…...

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Ghana is now the fastest-growing mobile money market in Africa

Ghana is now the fastest-growing mobile money market in Africa

In the past few years, the unprecedented growth of mobile financial services in sub-Saharan Africa has defied all expectations. While Kenya is often cited as a leading example of di…...

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Chinese-built toll road mobilizes trade, economy in Ethiopia

Chinese-built toll road mobilizes trade, economy in Ethiopia

ADDIS ABABA, June 19 (Xinhua) -- The newly inaugurated Chinese-built 220-km toll road that connects landlocked Ethiopia to ports in Djibouti will meet Ethiopias growing import-expor…...

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Maroc Telecom Finalizes the Acquisition of Chad’s Largest Network Operator

Maroc Telecom Finalizes the Acquisition of Chad’s Largest Network Operator

Rabat – Maroc Telecom has announced that the acquisition of Tigo Tchad, Chad’s largest network operator, has been finalized.Tigo Tchad is a subsidiary of Millicom, an internationa…...

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The future of AI research is in Africa

The future of AI research is in Africa

In the last few years, the machine-learning community has blossomed, applying the technology to challenges like food security and health care.Sitting in a hotel lobby in Tangier, Mo…...

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