High-speed internet boost for Burundi

BBC NEWS | Business | High-speed web boost for Africa

Burundi has been left behind in the internet world. Internet connection is prohibitively expensive for universities and businesses let alone individuals. Wireless broadband is available, but only at 256kbps, is expensive, and is dependent upon satellite link to connect to the rest of the world; no fibre optic cables here.
A loan of £30m is going to help, but probably won't be enough.
Just a minute, the 1st world lending money to 3rd world countries for technology most people don't use, need or even know about?! Haven't we been here before in the 1970's?! At least Bob Geldof will still have a cause to sing about before he retires....