African Internet and Telecoms Information 

All of Africa's 53 countries and territories have internet connectivity, the challenge now is to broaden access and ensure that costs are brought down. Usage is still low and communication charges are often 10 - 100 times more expensive than developed countries, mainly due to the lack of infrastructure and the high prices charged by operators taking advantage of the restrictions on market entry that are in place in most countries.

Africa and the Internet (Italian)

Africa and the Internet (French)  2nd article

 Some of Mike's publications:

• Africa Infrastructure Country Diagnostic (AICD) report on ICT infrastructure investment needs 
• Toward a single ICT Index - ITU report on measuring the information society
  
• ISOC guide to promoting the use of Internet Exchange Points (IXPs/NAPs)
  
• UNCTAD WSIS Follow-Up Report - A global assessment of progress toward the goals of World Summit on the Information Society
  
• Q&A with CIPESA on connectivity problems in Africa   
• Telematics for Development, UNESCO Discussion Paper
• ICT in Africa Weforum report