­­Smartphone shipments in Africa surged 24% in the first quarter of this year due to lowering inflation and new device launches. Analyst company Canalys said in its quarterly report, smartphone shipments in Q1 grew to 18.2 million units making Africa the third fastest growing smartphone region globally in the quarter. Sub-Saharan Africa saw “rapid growth” at a rate of 42% YoY, with Nigeria leading the charge despite its currency plunging against the dollar. Egypt saw significant growth in North Africa with 39%, while Algeria saw a 16% rise. IDC reported smartphone sales surpasses feature phones for the first time in Africa.

Source: The North Africa Journal June 13, 2024 16:53 UTC