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Yas expands fibre dominance with Wananchi Acquisition. (Image source: YAS)

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AXIAN Telecom Fibre Ltd (“Yas”), a subsidiary of AXIAN Telecom Holding and Management PLC, has successfully completed the acquisition of 99.63% of Wananchi Group (Holdings) Ltd (“Wananchi”), one of East Africa’s leading fixed broadband and enterprise connectivity providers

This milestone reinforces Yas’s strategic vision, expanding its footprint across high-growth fibre markets and reaching over one million homes across the region.

East Africa is among the fastest-growing broadband markets on the continent, driven by rising data demand and accelerating digitalisation across enterprises. The integration of Wananchi positions Yas to capitalise on this momentum, delivering reliable, high-speed, and inclusive connectivity across Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Malawi, while paving the way for future expansion into neighbouring markets. In Tanzania, the acquisition is expected to strengthen Yas’s market presence by leveraging synergies with its existing operations.

Operating under the well-established brands Zuku (consumer) and Simbanet (enterprise), Wananchi serves customers through an extensive fibre backbone and last-mile network. Under Yas’s ownership, the company will benefit from enhanced investment capacity and access to group-wide expertise to scale Fiber To The Home (FTTH), Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN), and cloud connectivity solutions throughout the region.

“Wananchi Group’s network, customer relationships, and local expertise align perfectly with our ambition to be a leader in broadband connectivity across Africa,” commented Hassan Jaber, CEO of AXIAN Telecom.

 “Yas already has a strong presence in East Africa, and this acquisition builds on our deep understanding of the region’s opportunities and needs while giving us access to new vibrant markets in Kenya and Uganda. Together, we will unlock new potential for growth, innovation, and value creation — delivering better access and new digital services for the communities and businesses we serve.”

“Our goal is to build a leading pan-African broadband connectivity provider, and Wananchi’s addition is a big step forward. We are committed to bringing high-speed Internet to millions more Africans. Our strong performance so far, doubling of our fixed broadband base and achieving double-digit revenue and EBITDA growth, shows the strength of our model,” added Bertrand Lacroix, CEO of AXIAN Telecom Fibre. 

Yas currently operates in Tanzania, Madagascar, Comoros, Senegal, and Togo. The integration of Wananchi will leverage Yas’s operational scale, investment capacity, and cross-market expertise, while ensuring continuity of employment and business operations. Customers, employees, and partners can expect a smooth transition as Wananchi begins its next chapter within the Yas family.

AXIAN Telecom collaborates with Cisco to advance high-performance connectivity and digital transformation across Africa. (Image source: AXIAN Telecom)

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AXIAN Telecom has announced a strategic collaboration with Cisco to advance infrastructure development and expand access to secure, high-performance connectivity solutions across Africa

Under its unified brand Yas, AXIAN Telecom has launched the Next Generation Secure Business Connect Portfolio, a comprehensive suite of advanced, ready-to-activate digital solutions designed to empower African enterprises and public institutions.

By integrating Cisco’s globally trusted networking and security technologies, the new platform delivers enhanced reliability, scalability, and performance. The initiative underscores AXIAN Telecom’s commitment to accelerating Africa’s digital economy by combining Yas’ regional expertise in managed services and network infrastructure with AXIAN Telecom’s technical depth and international reach.

As the digital landscape evolves at an unprecedented pace, cybersecurity has become a critical business priority across Africa. According to PwC’s East Africa Digital Trust Insights Survey, 74% of organisations in East Africa now regard cyber risk as a top concern, with strong board-level involvement. The survey also highlights that enterprises using cloud-based infrastructure have improved their cybersecurity posture by 53%, supported by better governance and advanced security protocols.

The Next Generation Secure Business Connect Portfolio is currently operational in Madagascar, Tanzania, the Comoros, Senegal, and Togo, with expansion plans targeting additional African markets in the near future.

“At AXIAN Telecom, our mission is to empower Africa’s digital future by making secure, high-quality connectivity universally accessible to enterprises and government institutions. With our advanced technology platforms now fully operational, our clients can seamlessly activate world-class digital services, instantly, reliably, and at scale. This marks a pivotal step in accelerating digital transformation across the continent, enabling organisations to thrive in an increasingly connected world,” remarkred Hassan Jaber, CEO, AXIAN Telecom.

“At Cisco, we believe secure connectivity is foundational for inclusive growth, innovation, and crucially, the backbone for future AI applications. Through our collaboration with AXIAN Telecom, we are committed to expanding access to advanced networking and security solutions, accelerating Africa’s digital transformation and its potential in AI,” added Zayan Sadek, managing director SP, Middle East Africa.

This partnership signifies a major milestone in Africa’s digital evolution, enabling enterprises and governments to embrace next-generation technologies with confidence, security, and scalability.

Empowering Africa’s industrial connectivity

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Across Africa, industries continue to face major Wi-Fi connectivity gaps. From vast mining operations and ports to large construction projects and energy facilities, many sites extend well beyond the reach of fibre or LTE networks

Traditional meshed Wi-Fi systems often prove too expensive or inefficient to cover such wide areas, with latency further hampering real-time machine operation. As a result, businesses are left struggling to maintain reliable communication and operational oversight.

A new long-range wireless technology, Super Wi-Fi, is addressing these challenges. Designed specifically for large-scale industrial and outdoor environments, Super Wi-Fi provides coverage up to ten times greater than conventional Wi-Fi, delivering strong, low-latency connectivity across complex and remote sites.

Solving traditional connectivity barriers

“Many heavy industrial NEC XON customers struggle with traditional Wi-Fi due to range, latency, and interference,” explained Willem Wentzel, senior architect at NEC XON. “Now we can offer them Super Wi-Fi, which overcomes those barriers. It’s built with intelligent antenna technology and advanced radio algorithms that mitigate noise and extend coverage, delivering high throughput and low latency. In ideal circumstances this extends across multiple kilometres but for more real world environments we find the effective range is 900m to 1.3km.

“Unlike LTE, which requires costly licensed spectrum and agreements with mobile operators, Super Wi-Fi operates in unlicensed bands, making it faster to deploy and more cost-effective for private industrial use. Each base station can cover hundreds of metres to several kilometres, connecting customer premises equipment (CPE) units across mining pits, port terminals, or remote field offices,” remarked Bernadette George, NEC XON Presales: 4G, 5G & oRAN Ecosystem Connect & Access.

Super Wi-Fi also offers exceptional industrial-grade resilience. The latest models feature 8×8 MIMO smart antennas, dual-band operation across 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and lower 6 GHz, and rugged IP67-rated enclosures built for outdoor or hazardous conditions. Explosion-proof versions are available for deployment in oil and gas environments.

The system’s architecture enables centralised cloud management, supporting configuration, analytics, and proactive maintenance. This makes it possible to integrate connectivity with other critical services such as CCTV, analytics, cybersecurity, and managed network operations, creating a single, unified view of site performance and safety.

Proven global deployments

Super Wi-Fi has already demonstrated its value internationally. In Senegal, the technology reduced the number of required access sites by 90% in a citywide rollout, earning the “Connecting West Africa” award. Similar success has been achieved at industrial terminals in Malaysia, and in large warehouses in Mexico and India.

According to Wentzel, the simplicity of Super Wi-Fi is a key advantage. “It’s easy to install, requires far fewer access points than traditional networks, and integrates cleanly into existing infrastructure. The result is lower total cost of ownership and better operational continuity, especially in sectors where downtime isn’t an option.”

Now, the technology is being rolled out across African industries where mobility, reliability, and coverage are essential, from mining and ports to utilities, construction, and banking. As Wentzel concluded: “Super Wi-Fi is not just about better connectivity. It’s about enabling safer, more efficient, and more intelligent operations across Africa’s most challenging environments.”

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Cassava Technologies and SAAIA join forces to boost AI development across Africa.

Cassava Technologies, a global technology leader with African heritage, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the South African Artificial Intelligence Association (SAAIA) to deliver advanced artificial intelligence (AI) solutions and GPU-as-a-Service (GPUaaS) across Africa

The strategic partnership aims to bolster AI development by giving SAAIA’s community of over 3,000 AI practitioners—including entrepreneurs, researchers, and industry professionals—access to Cassava’s state-of-the-art data centre GPU infrastructure. This will enable them to develop, test, and deploy AI applications that address local and regional challenges.

As part of the collaboration, Cassava Technologies and SAAIA will also work together on joint initiatives that support the broader African AI ecosystem, promoting innovation, research, and sustainable growth.

“We are proud to partner with SAAIA to support the growth of Africa’s AI ecosystem. By extending our advanced AI infrastructure and capabilities to SAAIA’s growing community of AI professionals, we’re enabling greater access to the compute power required to build, test, and scale innovative local solutions. We believe this partnership will deliver meaningful value to both organisations and, more importantly, to the business and research communities driving AI development on the continent,” said Ziaad Suleman, CEO of Cassava Technologies South Africa and Botswana.

SAAIA, a leading force in South Africa’s AI landscape, is dedicated to promoting responsible AI by connecting AI practitioners from academia, government, private enterprise, startups, and NGOs. It is also the organiser of AI Expo Africa, the continent’s largest AI-focused event, and plays a key role in driving investment in Africa’s smart technology sector.

“SAAIA is pleased to be partnering with Cassava Technologies in strengthening AI in South Africa. Supporting local AI entrepreneurs is a key pillar of SAAIA, and access to GPU-as-a-Service is a key enabler to growing the emerging AI startup ecosystem,” said SAAIA Founder and Chairman, Dr Nick Bradshaw.

The partnership underscores Cassava’s commitment to advancing digital transformation across Africa. It follows the company’s recent announcement of plans to build the continent’s first AI factory, a move aimed at providing local businesses, governments, and academic institutions with access to cutting-edge AI computing capabilities. This initiative aligns with Cassava’s vision of becoming the leading provider of digital solutions across its markets and empowering Africans to thrive in the digital economy.

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Africa Data Centres strengthens its presence in East Africa. (Image source: African Data Centres)

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Wingu Africa, a leading provider of carrier-neutral, Tier III-standard data centres in East Africa, has partnered with Africa Data Centres to create a unified digital platform that enables enterprises and service providers to scale seamlessly across the continent

The collaboration connects East Africa’s key markets of Djibouti, Ethiopia, and Tanzania with Africa Data Centres’ footprint across South, West, and Central Africa, creating a unified digital platform for enterprises and service providers. The agreement enables seamless scaling across multiple markets while delivering secure, reliable, and efficient operations.

For Wingu Africa, the partnership represents a significant evolution from a regional leader to a continental player. By linking its East African hubs with Africa Data Centres’ operations across seven additional markets, the company offers customers simplified access to new territories without the complexity of managing multiple providers. Meanwhile, Africa Data Centres strengthens its presence in East Africa, gaining entry into three strategically important markets.

“This partnership marks an important milestone for Wingu Africa and East Africa’s digital ecosystem,” said Demos Kyriacou, deputy CEO, chief operating officer and Co-Founder of Wingu Africa.

“By connecting our infrastructure with Africa Data Centres’ extensive network, we enable enterprises to operate across borders with the reliability and resilience they expect. It’s about making Africa’s digital economy easier to access, more predictable, and globally competitive.”

The collaboration also allows Africa Data Centres customers to leverage Djibouti as a key submarine cable gateway, benefit from Ethiopia’s growing digital economy, and access Tanzania’s expanding cloud and mobile services market. By integrating these hubs, the partnership enhances the value proposition for enterprises, cloud providers, and content delivery networks seeking pan-African expansion.

“Africa’s digital transformation depends on collaboration and scale. Partnering with Wingu Africa allows us to extend our reach into rapidly growing East African markets, giving ADC customers a stronger gateway into the region,” remarked Adil El Youssefi, CEO of Africa Data Centres.

“Equally, Wingu Africa’s customers now benefit from the breadth of our pan-African presence. Together, we are building a truly interconnected platform that supports innovation, investment, and inclusive growth.”

The partnership further supports governments and industry stakeholders by accelerating national digital agendas, encouraging cloud adoption, and fostering financial technology growth. It positions East Africa as a gateway for investment and innovation while complementing Africa Data Centres’ continental operations. This collaboration advances Africa’s role in the global digital economy and directly contributes to the African Union’s Digital Transformation Strategy 2020 to 2030, promoting inclusive, secure, and scalable digital platforms for long-term growth.

This initiative represents a key step in enhancing satellite coverage and connectivity across the region. (Image credit: Orange)

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The collaboration aims to rapidly scale the service and onboard the next wave of Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) in the country

Mobile

Vodacom South Africa has announced a strategic partnership with global technology leader Circles to accelerate the expansion of its Mobile Virtual Network Enabler (MVNE) platform

The collaboration aims to rapidly scale the service and onboard the next wave of Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) in the country.

The partnership leverages Circles Aspire, a product line from Circles, to enhance Vodacom’s wholesale services strategy. This collaboration represents a significant milestone in providing South African MVNOs with a more dynamic and efficient platform to launch and manage their operations.

"We are very pleased to announce our partnership with Vodacom to power their MVNE platform services in South Africa. With the first MVNO customer, Mr Price Mobile, already live, this marks an important milestone," said Sanjay Kaul, CEO, Circles Aspire.

"Vodacom already plays a pivotal ‘telco of telcos’ role, and by integrating Circles’ proven MVNO enablement services, they can now deliver even greater value to the market. We look forward to jointly expanding this success in South Africa," he added.

Shenge Buthelezi, managing executive of wholesale for Vodacom South Africa, commented, “We are excited to partner with Circles Aspire. This partnership re-affirms our long-term commitment to high quality, purpose driven, and value-creation led approach to the MVNO market in South Africa. As we continue to scale up and onboard more partners, we are confident that our MVNE platform will enable a sustainable, seamless, digital-first, API driven and faster time to revenue service for our MVNOs which is critical for value creation and sustainability of the MVNO Market.”

Vodacom’s MVNO strategy focuses on value creation, targeting three to five key MVNO partners over the next three years. These collaborations are expected to combine industry expertise with Vodacom’s robust network infrastructure and wholesale capabilities.

Circles’ MVNE technology offers a cloud-native, multi-tenant, and API-first architecture, designed for agility and rapid deployment. It enables faster onboarding, reduces time to market, and provides MVNO customers access to Circles’ suite of services, including Customer Value Management (CVM) tools — a key differentiator in South Africa’s competitive mobile sector.

The partnership also underscores Circles’ long-term commitment to Africa, supported by continuous investment in its EMEA operations and a shared vision to shape the future of mobile connectivity across the continent.

The collaboration aims to deliver affordable, high-quality mobile connectivity to underserved and remote communities across Africa

Yas expands fibre dominance with Wananchi Acquisition. (Image source: YAS)

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Carel Coetzee CEO of NEC XON. (Image source: NEC XON)

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Across Africa, industries working in remote and hard-to-reach areas continue to face one pressing challenge: reliable, high-speed connectivity

Mining operations in rural regions, offshore oil platforms, government outposts, and agricultural enterprises often function in locations where fibre deployment is not practical, mobile coverage is inconsistent, and microwave networks are expensive or slow to deploy. For these sectors, data access is not a luxury but a vital operational requirement.

NEC XON, in partnership with Eutelsat OneWeb, is tackling these challenges through an integrated approach. By combining enterprise-grade Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity with innovative last-mile solutions, the company is building a model for connectivity in Africa’s most demanding environments. 

Understanding the challenges of remote operations

Enterprises located far from urban centres face unique connectivity barriers that can directly affect productivity, safety, and growth. Infrastructure gaps remain a major obstacle as fibre and traditional terrestrial networks rarely extend to these sites. Building new infrastructure can take months and cost millions. In industries such as mining, oil and gas, and logistics, operational continuity is crucial. Even short downtime periods can disrupt safety monitoring, halt production, and compromise regulatory compliance.

These industries also require flexibility and resilience. Temporary sites or mobile operations demand scalable solutions that can adapt as the business moves or grows. In areas with inconsistent fibre or mobile coverage, dependable backup connectivity is essential. Without redundancy and resilience, remote operations risk costly disruptions and missed opportunities.

“These challenges require a different approach to connectivity,” commented Wally Beelders, executive: Communications Solutions at NEC XON. “It’s not just about putting a satellite terminal somewhere. It’s about creating a fully integrated, end-to-end service that meets the operational, regulatory, and security requirements of the sectors we serve.”

To strengthen this offering, NEC XON integrates bundled last-mile solutions such as point-to-point, point-to-multipoint, and Super Wi-Fi networks. Carel Coetzee, CEO of NEC XON, explained, “What sets us apart from other distributors is a product portfolio that allows for integrated last-mile solutions. We can stack this on the back end of your OneWeb, which serves as the backhaul. We bundle these solutions together to provide more comprehensive coverage, connecting schools, hospitals, clinics, communities… at a more affordable rate.”

Key differentiators for African industries

The combined NEC XON and OneWeb approach is well suited to Africa’s diverse environments:

  • Fully integrated backhaul and last-mile solutions, providing end-to-end connectivity from satellite terminal to user

  • Rapid deployment, with installations completed within days to bring critical operations online almost immediately

  • Pan-African presence, with NEC XON’s strong footprint across the continent enabling fast response times, local support, and culturally informed engagement

  • Enterprise and carrier-grade reliability, designed for mission-critical applications rather than consumer services

  • Super Wi-Fi technology, offering a coverage radius of up to 1.7 km for enterprise campuses, rural communities, and mobile operations

Through this integration, NEC XON delivers comprehensive coverage in regions once considered inaccessible or too costly to connect. Enterprises and communities can now rely on affordable, dependable connectivity where they need it most.

Airtel Africa and Eutelsat OneWeb have achieved a milestone by successfully testing high-speed satellite internet on a moving train across sub-Saharan Africa

LEO services enhance AD Ports digital transformation. (Image source: AD Ports Group)

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AfDB and Algeria unite to scale startups and SMEs, fostering innovation, trade, and youth-driven growth in Africa

Commerce

The African Development Bank (AfDB) and Algeria’s Ministry of Knowledge Economy, Startups, and Micro-Enterprises have agreed to deepen cooperation to accelerate the growth of startups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Africa

The announcement came at the close of the fourth edition of the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF 2025), hosted in Algiers from 4 to 10 September. Leading the Bank’s delegation, Ousmane Fall, Acting Director of the Industrial and Trade Development Department, highlighted the AfDB’s central role in unlocking finance for African businesses. “Supporting small and medium-sized enterprises and startups is one of the key pillars of our work, as defined in the Four Cardinal Points of the Bank group’s new president, Dr Sidi Ould Tah,” said Fall. He added, “The Bank will support SMEs through an innovative approach that combines new financing instruments, advisory services, and policy reforms to promote their emergence across the continent.”

Strengthening private sector engagement

Ahead of discussions with Minister Noureddine Ouadah, the Bank delegation met with Algeria Venture, the state-backed startup accelerator. Both sides agreed to enhance cooperation, particularly by linking Algerian startup funding mechanisms with leading private equity and venture capital funds. They also confirmed plans to jointly take part in the African Startup Conference, scheduled in Algiers from 6 to 9 December 2025, which aims to promote innovation, strengthen networks, and attract investment on a continental scale.

Closing IATF 2025, Minister Ouadah announced the launch of a new investment fund for African startups, an initiative championed by Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, underlining Algeria’s commitment to prioritising youth and innovation in shaping Africa’s economic future.

The AfDB’s Non-Sovereign Operations team also presented financing solutions for the private sector while pursuing new strategic collaborations. Engagements with firms such as Solewant Group, a Nigerian steel and coatings leader, illustrated the Bank’s interest in high-impact African companies.

Showcasing innovation and entrepreneurship

The AfDB further contributed to several IATF sessions, including one organised with UNDP’s Timbuktoo initiative and the African Union on “Building an Enabling Startup Ecosystem,” as well as a discussion hosted by Afreximbank’s African Research and Innovation Centre. These platforms enabled the Bank to highlight its Innovation and Entrepreneurship Lab and its flagship ENNOVA programme, which helps entrepreneurs expand their operations and access new opportunities.

The IATF Advisory Council, in which the Bank is an active participant, announced that Lagos, Nigeria, will host the fifth edition of the fair in 2027. Reaffirming its commitment, the AfDB stressed that trade, entrepreneurship, and innovation remain central to driving inclusive growth and industrial transformation across the continent.

Network International partners with National Union Bank to modernise Libya’s banking and expand secure, innovative digital payments

Niraj Shah joins Bayobab as general manager, leading Data Centres Programme to drive Africa’s digital growth. (Image source: Bayobab)

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GeniWatt expands footprint with FG Wilson gensets across Guinea Bissau and Cameroon’s telecom and healthcare sectors. (Image source: GeniWatt)

Power

France-based GeniWatt has enjoyed a string of Africa successes so far in 2025, most recently completing a genset installation at a telecommunications site in Guinea Bissau

The company supplied a P22 generator set, in partnership with Synergy, for telecoms group MTN in the West African country.

The FG Wilson P22 and P33 gensets are “perfectly suited” to telecoms towers, the company noted in a statement, citing soundproof enclosures, safety options, large tanks and telemetry, with full customisation available.

Founded in 2011 by Damien Fétis, president of Secodi, GeniWatt was specially created for the distribution of FG Wilson generators in France, but has extended its footprint deeply into Africa.

West Africa, in particular, has proved fruitful ground so far during 2025.

That includes a string of orders from Cameroon, working together with another local partner, DM Approtech.

Together, the two companies have supplied generators to various groups and associations based in Yaoundé, the nation’s capital.

It includes a 110kVA FG Wilson emergency generator for the Association pour la Promotion de la Femme building, and another emergency generator with its source inverter for the Centre de Formation Sorawell, a separate entity created by the Association pour la Promotion de la Femme.

In addition, the two companies supplied a P22 generator for a new maternity unit financed by the Compassion Sans Frontière association.

Last year, GeniWatt also played a key role in a major dam project in Cameroon, modifying an FG Wilson open P150 for installation at the Nachtigal hydroelectric plant, which sits about 65 kilometres north-east of the capital.

The project included automatic load bank and oil top-up, dual starter with dual battery sets, NFE37-312 GSS2 compliance for safety, a tank with two electric pumps and a manual pump, conducted again alongside DM Approtech, with supervision from EDF to validate the specifications.

Nachtigal is a key strategic project for Cameroon, operated by a consortium that includes energy giant EDF.

The dam’s first turbine is now operational, with full commissioning expected during 2025.

With an expected total capacity of 420 MW, it will eventually cover nearly 30% of Cameroon’s energy needs with clean, available and inexpensive electricity.

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NETSCOUT’s report shows Morocco, Tunisia, Libya, and Algeria facing intensifying DDoS threats on telecoms in early 2025

Security

NETSCOUT SYSTEMS, INC., a leading provider of observability, AIOps, cybersecurity, and distributed denial of service (DDoS) protection solutions, has released its latest global threat intelligence report highlighting the intensification of DDoS attacks across North Africa

The study shows that telecommunications operators, both wired and wireless, were the primary targets in Morocco, Tunisia, Libya, and Algeria during the first half of 2025.

Northern Africa by the numbers

Morocco registered more than 75,600 DDoS incidents, making it the second highest in Africa for attack volume after South Africa. Tunisia experienced the continent’s longest single DDoS campaign, lasting nearly seven hours (418.68 minutes), while also recording the highest bandwidth peak at 756.61 Gbps. Libya faced the second-longest single attack in the region at 242.6 minutes, with the highest attack complexity recorded, involving 23 vectors in one incident. Algeria, although recording fewer attempts (186), still endured significant threats, with peaks of 432.02 Gbps in bandwidth and 41.05 Mpps in throughput.

“Across the region, threat actors consistently targeted the telecommunications sector, unleashing high-volume, multi-vector attacks that disrupted connectivity and threatened service reliability,” commented Bryan Hamman, regional director for Africa at NETSCOUT. “Overall though, the results show an interesting mix of results when compared to our last Threat Intelligence Report, which looked at the second half of 2024.

“For example, Morocco continues to lead North Africa in the number of DDoS strikes sustained, with the country’s attack count rising from around 69,800 to over 75,600. Tunisia shifted from higher volumes - just short of 8,700 in 2H 2024 - to fewer attacks at 6,346 between January and July 2025, but contrastingly with record-breaking peaks in bandwidth and duration.

“Libya, however, more than doubled its attack volume, from just over 1,600 to nearly 3,750 incidents. Algeria saw fewer events but continued to face severe peak magnitudes.”

DDoS activity across the region

In Morocco, the majority of attacks targeted wireless telecommunications carriers, with 64,517 incidents. Wired providers followed with 1,342 incidents, along with research and development organisations in Social Sciences and Humanities (53), and shoe retailers (41). Common vectors included TCP ACK, DNS amplification, and SYN/ACK amplification. The largest recorded attack in the country reached 158.88 Gbps in bandwidth and 17.74 Mpps in throughput.

Tunisia’s attacks primarily struck wired telecommunications providers, with 5,288 incidents, followed by wireless carriers and the hospitality sector (excluding casino hotels and motels). Despite a lower number of attacks compared with 2H 2024, Tunisia endured the largest single DDoS assault in North Africa, with peaks of 756.61 Gbps and 49.51 Mpps, and an aggregate surge hitting 27 Tbps in April 2025. The average duration of attacks also increased substantially, exceeding 400 minutes in some cases.

In Libya, although peak bandwidths were smaller at 113.15 Gbps, attackers deployed 23 different vectors in a single incident — the most complex attack in the region. Wireless telecommunications providers were the primary targets, with 2,519 attacks, but unusual attempts against gasoline stations were also recorded.

Algeria reported 186 DDoS incidents in 1H 2025, the lowest among the four countries. However, the scale of attacks was significant, with peaks hitting 432.02 Gbps. Both wired and wireless telecommunications operators were the main targets, with DNS amplification identified as the most common attack method.

“North Africa is a prime example of how rapid digital growth attracts malicious activity,” adds Hamman. “The first half of 2025 shows that attackers are not only increasing their volumes in countries like Morocco, but are also using more sophisticated multi-vector methods in Libya and high-magnitude events in Tunisia. Even Algeria, with relatively fewer incidents, cannot ignore the scale of its largest attacks.

“The lesson is clear: organisations must prepare for the scale and sophistication of today’s threats,” he concluded.

NETSCOUT maps the DDoS landscape through passive, active, and reactive vantage points, providing unique visibility into global attack activity. The company protects two-thirds of the routed IPv4 space, securing network edges that carried global peak traffic exceeding 800 Tbps in the first half of 2025. It tracks tens of thousands of daily DDoS attacks by monitoring multiple botnets and DDoS-for-hire services that exploit millions of compromised devices.

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