On This Day: Ethiopia Triumphs at the Battle of Adwa, Inspiring Africa
On this day in 1896, Ethiopian forces led by Emperor Menelik II delivered a historic defeat to the Italian army at the Battle of Adwa, securing Ethiopia’s sovereignty and sending shockwaves across Africa and the world. This victory was not merely a military achievement — it was a defining moment that challenged colonial ambitions and […]
Expanding Connectivity Across Guinea-Bissau: Afrikanet Deploys Starlink Across Key Regions
Expanding Connectivity Across Guinea-Bissau: Afrikanet Deploys Starlink Across Key Regions Across Guinea-Bissau, access to stable and high-speed internet has often depended on geography. Coastal areas, remote towns, and island communities have faced different levels of connectivity challenges, limiting digital growth and institutional efficiency. Afrikanet is now strengthening the country’s digital backbone by deploying Starlink infrastructure […]
The Line Is Getting Blurrier: AI for Good or for Bad?
The Line Is Getting Blurrier: AI for Good or for Bad? (From Bedrooms to Boardrooms, Humanity Faces Its Toughest Questions Yet) The Debate Everywhere “AI isn’t confined to labs or think tanks. It’s in our bedrooms, where hobbyists train models to write, compose, and generate; in offices, where managers weigh efficiency against job displacement; and […]
China Expands Zero-Tariff Access to 53 African Nations Starting May 1
Beginning May 1, China will grant zero-tariff access to exports from 53 African countries, expanding its duty-free trade regime to almost the entire continent. The only exception is Eswatini, which is excluded due to its diplomatic ties with Taiwan. At Afrikanet, we see this as one of the most significant recent shifts in China–Africa trade […]
Building Local Drone Expertise in Africa: Afrikanet’s Training Initiative in Burkina Faso
In January 2026, Afrikanet delivered a professional drone pilot training program in Burkina Faso — an initiative focused not only on certification, but on strengthening institutional capacity in the practical use of aerial technology. Across Africa, drone technology is becoming increasingly relevant in infrastructure monitoring, mapping, agriculture, urban development, environmental analysis, and data collection. Governments, […]
WiFi Zones: Why Structured Connectivity Is Becoming Essential for Modern Spaces
WiFi Zones: Why Structured Connectivity Is Becoming Essential for Modern Spaces Connectivity has quietly become one of the most important layers of modern infrastructure. It shapes how we work, how we learn, how we communicate, and how businesses operate. In many ways, internet access now influences productivity as much as electricity or transportation. Yet while […]
African Union Summit 2026: Water, Unity, and a Continental Future — An Afrikanet Perspective
In February 2026, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia once again became the center of Africa’s political universe as the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union convened at the AU Headquarters. This year’s summit was held under the theme: “Assuring Sustainable Water Availability and Safe Sanitation Systems to Achieve the Goals of Agenda 2063.” […]
Lighting Your Way: SolarAccess’s Street Light
Public lighting is not just about visibility. It affects safety, mobility, business activity, and the overall feeling of a space after sunset. A poorly lit road increases risk. An unreliable system increases maintenance costs. That’s why choosing the right solar street light matters. SolarAccess’s street light is designed to offer a balanced solution: solid performance, […]
2026 AI Summit Impact: Afrikanet’s Perspective on Africa and Global AI Adoption
2026 AI Summit Impact: Afrikanet’s Perspective on Africa and Global AI Adoption The 2026 AI Summit is making global headlines, highlighting over $200 billion in AI investments expected over the next two years. While this marks a historic moment for global AI innovation, Afrikanet sees it as a pivotal opportunity for Africa to actively participate […]
Mr. Casimir Fotso Chatue Interview ; 26 years of Afrikanet’s commitment to closing Africa’s connectivity gap.
https://youtu.be/y5uG7eUjHZ8?si=86oNo5yJgmTh0lDq Mr. Casimir Fotso Chatue Interview; 26 Years of Afrikanet’s Commitment to Closing Africa’s Connectivity Gap For more than two decades, Afrikanet has positioned itself at the center of connectivity, technology, and infrastructure development. In this interview, Mr. Caz reflects on 26 years of Afrikanet’s journey and the broader mission of addressing connectivity challenges […]
