While the propaganda may be working in places like France, Canada and Germany, it is likely that the network equipment maker will conquer the 5G market of North Africa. Although, in Qatar, the firm is using 5G technology from Nokia for its core systems and has also tried Ericsson’s build. According to Philippe Wang Vice President of Huawei North Africa, the company is ready to collaborate with Moroccan operators in deploying the technology. China’s influence in North Africa is rarely spoken of, but the diplomatic silence needs be broken. Through this engagement—with Egypt, Algeria, and Morocco especially—China is setting up North Africa to play an integral role in connecting Asia, Africa, and Europe—a key aim of President Xi Jinping’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).

Source: The North Africa Journal July 23, 2020 04:52 UTC