Tanzania, May 29 -- Dar es Salaam. A Russian-developed messaging application has been launched in Tanzania as developers seek to expand its footprint across Africa amid growing demand for digital communication platforms.

Speaking during the launch in Dar es Salaam, Russian House official Boniface Assenga said the application dubbed Max offers integrated communication services, including text messaging, voice and video calls, file sharing and online conferencing.

"Max combines essential communication services found in other messaging applications into a single platform, making it easier for users to communicate without restrictions," he said.

According to him, the platform currently has more than 110 million registered users globally, i...