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#Africa, #AI, Development, Ex IDC, Ex GSMA, #ICT, Mobile, Policy & Regulation, Parent, Rara Avis, Research, Telecommunications, Writer.

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RT @StevenFReeves1: @FrankHook @benrobertskenya @Mwirigi @bankelele Most likely an issue with the integration, as a solar storm wouldn't ta….
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T-MOBILE & STARLINK. T-Satellite is a partnership between T-Mobile & Starlink that will allow direct-to-cell SMS messaging accessibility in areas where there is no cellular coverage. 657 Starlink satellites will be devoted entirely to T-Satellite.
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STARLINK: Starlink is currently experiencing a global service outage. Reports indicate likely issues from a G1 solar storm or integration with T-Mobile. @benrobertskenya @Mwirigi @bankelele
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GEOMAGNETIC STORMS: . According to this 👇 June 2025 article "solar storms, bursts of energy and magnetic activity from the Sun, are making Starlink satellites reenter Earth’s atmosphere sooner than expected.".
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Study finds solar storms, bursts of energy and magnetic activity from the Sun make Starlink satellites reenter Earth’s atmosphere faster.
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STARLINK: Starlink is currently experiencing a global service outage. Reports indicate likely issues from a G1 solar storm or integration with T-Mobile. @benrobertskenya @Mwirigi @bankelele
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STARLINK: Starlink is currently experiencing a global service outage. Reports indicate likely issues from a G1 solar storm or integration with T-Mobile. @benrobertskenya @Mwirigi @bankelele
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CAMEROON: X Space discussing presidential candidates and likely coalitions. Social media is certainly & increasingly giving true impetus to civic engagement in Africa & broadening democratic horizons. @kenyanpundit @NiNanjira @mwirigi @ieakwame .
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REDUNDANCY: This is a big boost for route diversity and redundancy for the greater region in case of submarine cable outages or breakages along either country's coastline.
@connect__africa
Connecting Africa
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#NEWS: Tanzania Telecommunications Corporation @TTCLCorporation and Kenya's ICT Authority @MoICTKenya have launched a new terrestrial #fiber link connecting Dar es Salaam to Mombasa. #ConnectingAfrica #Tanzania #Kenya #fiberlink . Read more:
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HEALTHCARE & AI: I recently looked at technology in healtcare across Africa, partly through the "Iron Triangle" lens (access, cost & quality). The right AI use cases certainly have potential to move the needle - pun intended - in many areas. Link below.
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connectingafrica.com
Technology usage in Africa's healthcare sector is still evolving and is mostly informed by the need to deliver outcomes that positively impact access, cost and quality.
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QhalaHQ
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Beyond the Benchmark: Is Health #AI really working for Africa? It’s time we tested it our way. Read how we can change the narrative👉 #QhalaResearch #SovereignAI #ArtificalIntelligence #Health #Africa
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ETHIOPIA: Safaricom ARPU as of 2024 was ~Kshs 240 for Kenya and ~Kshs 215 for Ethiopia. In mobile money Safaricom Ethiopia Mpesa has about one tenth (~4 million) users vs Ethiotel's TeleBirr (~40 million).
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Bankelele
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In July 2025, Safariom announces it has 50 million customers in Kenya (plus 10 million in Ethiopia), while Airtel Kenya announces it has 24 million customers.
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AI & PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES (PWDs): . "While AI could be used to better meet the needs of the disabled (which, by extension, would also meet the needs of the abled), there are currently many instances where it actively works against us.". @CrystalAsige .
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Intersectionality, ways that AI can support the disabled, and how we can win the race to make AI more inclusive.
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UNITED STATES: The escalating tariff and trade war moved into the top rank of emerging risks for the second quarter of 2025, according to @Gartner_inc . via @Gartner_Inc.
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MAURITIUS: "In 2020, the island nation’s total national wealth was estimated at over $96 billion—more than six times its GDP.".
@AfDB_Group
African Development Bank Group
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#AfDBinMauritius: The @AfDB_Group calls on #Mauritius to speed up structural reforms to unlock its vast capital potential. The 2025 Country Focus Report highlights challenges, potential in ocean economy and climate finance. ➡️
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RT @NiNanjira: “…let’s be honest, so much of what we were taught to believe is “professional” in African workplaces wasn’t built for us. Fo….
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RT @AfDB_Group: In June 2025, @AfDB_Group approved a ZAR 2.5B ($139M) loan without a sovereign guarantee to the @CityofJoburgZA a first for….
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A big plus for route diversity and redundancy in case of breakages along either country's coastline.
@connect__africa
Connecting Africa
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#NEWS: Tanzania Telecommunications Corporation @TTCLCorporation and Kenya's ICT Authority @MoICTKenya have launched a new terrestrial #fiber link connecting Dar es Salaam to Mombasa. #ConnectingAfrica #Tanzania #Kenya #fiberlink . Read more:
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RT @africatechie: Google and Oracle provide FREE training and certification for Cloud and AI. Please take advantage of these opportunities….
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I think there's some latitude to employ AI the same way HR use it for recruitment, perhaps with additional algorithms & parameters to check on compliance & suitability. It would also have a "firing squad" effect - candidates can't blame any single person if they get disqualified.
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Rebecca Enonchong
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@ProfDNgong Can you imagine a simple clerk deciding who can or can’t run for president? It’s a full commission. Still, we know the whole electoral process is flawed.
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RT @TechCentral: UN: AI data centres could soon use as much power as Japan
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