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Somalia plugs 5G into its economic rebound

Somalia plugs 5G into its economic rebound

SOMALIA has received its first 5G installation, cranking up a series of reforms to revamp its economy after joining the East Africa Community (EAC). Hormuud Telecom Somalia Inc., its largest telco, rolled out faster internet speeds last month, signalling budding growth in the country's digital services industry. "As Somalia strides towards stability, the launch of 5G services by Hormuud Telecom emerges as a critical milestone. This initiative is more than just a technological advancement, it's a symbol of our nation's commitment to growth and constant improvement," said Somalia's Telecommunications Minister Jama Hassan Khalif. The immediate benefit of this rollout, according…
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Peace in the DRC: East Africa has deployed troops to combat M23 rebels – who’s who in the regional force

Peace in the DRC: East Africa has deployed troops to combat M23 rebels – who’s who in the regional force

THE East Africa Community (EAC) has completed the deployment of its regional force in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to oversee the withdrawal of the rebel group, M23, from the eastern part of the country. The last contingent was of South Sudanese soldiers who joined troops from Kenya, Burundi and Uganda. Author JENNA RUSSO, Researcher and lecturer, City University of New York Formed in 2012 as a splinter group of the armed militia National Congress for the Defence of the People, the M23 briefly occupied the city of Goma the same year. It was quickly routed by forces…
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