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Post Archive for June 2012

Mobile operator activity in Somalia looks promising
June 24, 2012 ♦ Comments Off on Mobile operator activity in Somalia looks promising
Mobile operator activity in Somalia looks promising

Six mobile operators are currently active in Somalia, with Telcom Somalia being the operator with largest market share (34%).

Ethiopian government clarifies intent of ‘Telecom Fraud Offences’ draft law
June 24, 2012 ♦ Comments Off on Ethiopian government clarifies intent of ‘Telecom Fraud Offences’ draft law

The Ethiopian government’s response to reports that a new law prohibits VoIP communications.

Sudan’s protests grow; Internet still up, potentially monitored by gov’t
June 23, 2012 ♦ One Comment

Social media is a key force aiding the Sudanese Revolts of June 2012.

OA News: June 16-21, 2012
June 21, 2012 ♦ Comments Off on OA News: June 16-21, 2012

Listed in reverse chronological order by country, here is a selection of important ICT headlines from around the continent this week.

#OSJUBA discusses an Open Source Juba, South Sudan
June 21, 2012 ♦ Comments Off on #OSJUBA discusses an Open Source Juba, South Sudan

A two-day conference aims to find ways to make Juba (and other post-conflict cities) the world’s first Open Source city.

Bringing computers to rural Chad (Tchad)
June 21, 2012 ♦ Comments Off on Bringing computers to rural Chad (Tchad)

Computers in Africa: From N’Djamena to the Chadian Desert.