Tuesday
September 1
2026

Africa Smartphone Market Set for Sharp 2026 Decline

By Paula Gilbert

Africa’s smartphone market is entering a reset. After a three-year growth streak, Omdia is forecasting a 26% decline in 2026.

Photo courtesy of Vladimir Fedorov.

Source: Connecting Africa (link opens in a new window)

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