BUJUMBURA (AEA) – Burundi, frequently cited as one of the world’s poorest nations, is attempting an unlikely digital pivot as the government and private sector look to “fintech” to bypass crumbling physical infrastructure and systemic poverty. On Thursday, telecommunications giant Lumitel announced a new $10 million expansion of its high-speed internet network, specifically targeted at rural areas. The project, supported by World Bank-linked par…
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