Development 14 September 2017

History of the Internet in Africa

Although still a “young” technology, the Internet has had a profound impact on the world in the few decades that it has been around. One of the most interesting chapters of this short history has been its development in Africa. In this section, we bring highlights from a collection of various sources about the development of the Internet on the continent, honoring some of the pioneers, organizations, and technologies that made it all possible.

This document on Africa’s Internet history highlights is a collection of information from various sources. It is not a historical document per country but rather a set of global information on the Internet, mainly from 1990 to 2001 in Africa.

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