Alex203maina/africa-talking-sms-ussd

# Africa's Talking SMS & USSD Project This project demonstrates sending SMS and creating a USSD service using **Africa's Talking API** in Python. --- ## System Flow ### 1. SMS Flow 1. User triggers an SMS via the Python script (`send_sms.py`). 2. The script sends the message using Africa's Talking SMS API. 3. Africa's Talking returns a response containing: - Message ID - Status (`Success` / `Failed`) - Cost 4. User receives the message on their phone (delivery may be affected by carrier filters). 5. Logs or database can be used to record sent messages for tracking. **Example Output:** --- ### 2. USSD Flow 1. User dials the USSD code provided by Africa's Talking. 2. The `ussd1.php` script receives POST requests from the Africa's Talking gateway. 3. Menu logic determines the response: - `CON` for intermediate menus (user can reply) - `END` for final responses (session ends) 4. Example options implemented: - **1. Check Fee Balance** → Returns balance dynamically from database - **2. Register Course** → Confirms registration 5. All requests are logged in `logs.txt`. **Example Output:** --- ### 3. Logging & Storage - **File Logging:** All incoming USSD requests and SMS are logged in `logs.txt`: