The GSM Association has introduced a Satellite Regulatory Playbook aimed at assisting governments in navigating the increasing global demand for satellite connectivity, according to a report by the News Agency of Nigeria.

MTN Uganda has remitted UGX 54.27 billion to the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) to enhance digital inclusion and support ICT development in the country. This payment is part of the company's efforts to contribute to the growth of digital services in Uganda.

According to CIO Africa, the ITW Africa 2026 event reflected a shift in Africa's digital infrastructure conversation, moving beyond simply expanding connectivity toward building infrastructure and creating a supportive investment environment. The publication reports that stakeholders at the conference discussed how the continent's digital development priorities are evolving, with greater attention now placed on the broader foundations needed to sustain growth in the sector.

Paratus Group has announced the expansion of its connectivity infrastructure across East Africa, including a new fibre route linking Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo to Mombasa in Kenya. According to CIO Africa, the company showcased the project at the ITW Africa 2026 conference in Nairobi, positioning the route as part of efforts to strengthen regional digital connectivity.

Airtel Africa plans to invest $1.1 billion in expanding and upgrading its network infrastructure across its operations on the continent, according to the company's Chief Executive Officer, Sunil Kumar Taldar. The investment, reported by ThisDay Live, is aimed at strengthening the telecom operator's network capacity and service quality in the African markets where it operates. Further details on the timeline and specific countries to benefit were not disclosed in the report.

Nigerian telecommunications operators have called for an end to costly duplication of broadband infrastructure, warning that high deployment costs, multiple taxation, Right of Way charges, insecurity, and expensive power supply are undermining efforts to extend quality broadband to underserved communities. According to Leadership, industry stakeholders speaking at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry ICTEL Expo in Lagos said the country could accelerate broadband expansion if these obstacles were addressed through greater infrastructure sharing and reduced charges.