Africa as well as other continents in the world are witnessing a dramatic change in information technology, telecommunications and greatly influenced by the 4th industrial revolution. Develop necessary telecommunications more than ever before for economic growth, promote regional and international integration, develop education and health as well as preserve peace and respond to climate change. In recent years, some African countries have focused on investment in the development of telecommunications infrastructure, making telecommunications services better and better, the number of people using telephone and mobile subscriber services. dynamics increase rapidly. The article analyzed clarifying the needs of telecommunications development and mentioned the process of formation and development of telecommunications as well as some telecommunications services in some African countries.