Horn of Africa News
By Omar de Almeida, Horn of Africa Tech and Digital Economy Correspondent Ethiopia’s digital transformation has been rapid, with the nation embracing online services, mobile money, and e-commerce. However, this…
Turkey is in talks with three countries as it seeks help in developing a space port in Somalia and a rocket to carry out lunar landings, according to the head…
Turkey’s recently announced space program, which aims to make a soft landing on the moon in 2028, will cost upwards of $1bn and would require building a rocket launch site…
A few hours ago, the maiden flight of the Long March 8 was launched from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site. One of the payloads on the rocket is Ethiopia’s second…
Africa is on course to add $180 billion or 5.2% of aggregate GDP by 2025 thanks to the rapid growth of its internet economy, says a report from the World…
MOGADISHU (HOL) – South and central regions of Somalia are currently experiencing internet shut-downs in what local telcos said was a result of routine maintenance. The country’s largest telecommunications operator,…
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport overtook Dubai to become the largest gateway to Africa last year. Now, it hopes a brand-new passenger terminal will ensure it retains the title while…
By Zecharias ZelalemAugust 25, 2020 Ethiopia is finishing plans to launch its second satellite into orbit next month, just eight months after the launch of its ETRSS-1 Satellite last December.…
Focusing on affordable housing in the city of Hargeisa, this university from Somaliland aims to create sustainable development models for all its citizens.
On February 19th, the Somaliland Central Bank has issued a warning about get rich quick schemes involving forex currency or other online trading activities that promise astronomical returns and a…
Latest Update: Finalists to Attend Virtual Matchmaking Event We are excited to announce the 53 tech companies from 20 countries that have been selected to attend the virtual TechEmerge Health…