In 2013 we came across exactly 4,266 newsworthy articles, stories, posts, and features on African Internet progress. Many provided only a quick update, but just as many gave an in-depth look into how Africans are engaging with technology.

Smartphone usage is driven by South African, Kenyan, and Nigerian consumers under 30 years of age who work full time or are still in school and own a smartphone costing less than USD 150.

The 87-page Connecting Africa Main Report, launched by AfDB during the Transform Africa 2013 summit assesses goals set in 2007 and provides an updated outlook for African ICT development.

The number of Chadians (especially students and teachers) who don’t know how to use the internet is rather high. A study identifies the difficulties facing the sector.

Held 16-17 September, 2013, the fourth annual NigeriaCom event brings together hundreds of representatives from the mobile and telecoms industry. Panelists included members of Etisalat Nigeria, Nigerian Communications Commission, Airtel and other key operators with a presence in Nigeria.

Thierry Moungalla, the Minister of Posts and Telecommunications of the Republic of Congo provides insight to the state of mobile adoption in Congo-Brazzaville.