AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMadagascar Telecom Push: Lawmakers are pressing the government to speed up telecom expansion for regions still fully cut off from mobile and digital networks, after ICT minister Mahefa Andriamampiadana said deputies have filed 562 formal requests and connectivity has reached 146 fokontany, with plans to scale further. Digital Education Funding: Airtel Africa says it will connect 5,000 schools across its 14-country footprint to free internet by 2027 via the Airtel Africa Foundation and UNICEF, building on 3,296 schools already connected, 64 zero-rated learning platforms, and benefits for over 2 million learners. Regional Connectivity & Airspace: Coverage also notes Comoros and Madagascar reopening their airspace after a long hiatus, underscoring how transport access keeps reshaping government and regional planning. International Finance for Networks: IFC approved a $150m loan to Airtel Africa for network modernization and digital inclusion, including upgrades through two subsidiaries operating in Madagascar among other markets.
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