U.S. Pushes $100M Telecom Loan to Counter Chinese Huawei Expansion in Africa

The U.S. is issuing a $100 million loan to Africell.

Funding aims to counter Huawei's telecom expansion in Africa.

Africell serves roughly 15 million customers across four countries.

New technology will be sourced from American and allied suppliers.

U.S. Pushes $100M Telecom Loan to Counter Chinese Huawei Expansion in Africa

The U.S. is issuing a $100 million loan to Africell.

Funding aims to counter Huawei's telecom expansion in Africa.

Africell serves roughly 15 million customers across four countries.

New technology will be sourced from American and allied suppliers.

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