Mauritania launched an online building permit application service on the national digital portal Khidmaty.
The service now operates across all nine...
Senegal is in talks with Visa on a potential partnership to support fintech and digital payments.
Discussions include the possible opening of a...
Senegal is in talks with Visa on a potential partnership to support fintech and digital payments.
Discussions include the possible opening of a...
Côte d’Ivoire ranks 81st globally in StartupBlink innovation business index
Country leads West Africa in access to capital and financial...
Côte d’Ivoire ranks 81st globally in StartupBlink innovation business index
Country leads West Africa in access to capital and financial...
Safaricom Ethiopia has partnered with EthioPost to expand the distribution of M-Pesa mobile money services.
EthioPost will act as a principal agent,...
Safaricom Ethiopia has partnered with EthioPost to expand the distribution of M-Pesa mobile money services.
EthioPost will act as a principal agent,...
Law expands mandate to data protection, cybercrime, AI oversight
Reform aims to secure digital systems as Chad expands e-government
Chad's Senate,...
Law expands mandate to data protection, cybercrime, AI oversight
Reform aims to secure digital systems as Chad expands e-government
Chad's Senate,...
Actress Wunmi Mosakuand director Kaouther Ben Haniarepresent Africa among contenders at the 2026 Oscars.
Mosaku received a nomination for Best...
Actress Wunmi Mosakuand director Kaouther Ben Haniarepresent Africa among contenders at the 2026 Oscars.
Mosaku received a nomination for Best...
Ethio Telecomis exploring financing support from Italy’s development bank Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP) for digital infrastructure projects.
The...
Ethio Telecomis exploring financing support from Italy’s development bank Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP) for digital infrastructure projects.
The...
Zambia aims to strengthen its digital policies by studying Kenya’s regulatory and technological frameworks.
Officials discussed cybersecurity...
Zambia aims to strengthen its digital policies by studying Kenya’s regulatory and technological frameworks.
Officials discussed cybersecurity...
Niger is validating a national digital development strategy covering 2026–2035.
The plan focuses on expanding fiber infrastructure, digital governance,...
Niger is validating a national digital development strategy covering 2026–2035.
The plan focuses on expanding fiber infrastructure, digital governance,...
Djezzy partners with 15 companies to develop digital services for students
Initiative aims to increase demand for data and connected services
Djezzy...
Djezzy partners with 15 companies to develop digital services for students
Initiative aims to increase demand for data and connected services
Djezzy...
Telecel Ghana ready to launch 5G but awaiting spectrum allocation
Shared 5G network already active in parts of major cities
Government reviewing...
Telecel Ghana ready to launch 5G but awaiting spectrum allocation
Shared 5G network already active in parts of major cities
Government reviewing...
Yassir moves into media distribution in France with the acquisition of Paris-based adtech firm Kawarizmi.
The deal strengthens Yassir’s retail...
Yassir moves into media distribution in France with the acquisition of Paris-based adtech firm Kawarizmi.
The deal strengthens Yassir’s retail...
Nigeria launches digital platform to monitor education procurement processes
System aims reduce delays, improve transparency and...
Nigeria launches digital platform to monitor education procurement processes
System aims reduce delays, improve transparency and...
Botswana and five Southern African countries will harmonize mobile roaming tariffs.
The initiative is part of the regional One Network Area (ONA)...
Botswana and five Southern African countries will harmonize mobile roaming tariffs.
The initiative is part of the regional One Network Area (ONA)...
Microsoft and Education Plus launched Empower+, a free digital learning platform.
The initiative targets young people in 21 African countries,...
Microsoft and Education Plus launched Empower+, a free digital learning platform.
The initiative targets young people in 21 African countries,...
Senegal’s police recorded 3,794 cybercrime offenses in 2025, close to the 3,902 complaints logged in 2024.
Most cases involve online scams, data...
Senegal’s police recorded 3,794 cybercrime offenses in 2025, close to the 3,902 complaints logged in 2024.
Most cases involve online scams, data...
South Africa’s SAAO and the U.K.’s Hartree Centre launched the “Intelligent Observatory” program.
The project will integrate AI and...
South Africa’s SAAO and the U.K.’s Hartree Centre launched the “Intelligent Observatory” program.
The project will integrate AI and...
Niger is validating a national digital development strategy covering 2026–2035.
The plan focuses on expanding fiber infrastructure, digital...
Niger is validating a national digital development strategy covering 2026–2035.
The plan focuses on expanding fiber infrastructure, digital...
World Bank announces $137 million to boost West Africa digital economy
Program expands broadband, aiming connect 5.2 million people
Initiative...
World Bank announces $137 million to boost West Africa digital economy
Program expands broadband, aiming connect 5.2 million people
Initiative...
Niger Télécoms seeks government support to regain declining market share
Operator holds 5.24% mobile market amid Airtel, Moov dominance
Government...
Niger Télécoms seeks government support to regain declining market share
Operator holds 5.24% mobile market amid Airtel, Moov dominance
Government...
MTN, Huawei expand partnership to modernize telecom networks
Deal targets AI-driven operations, autonomous networks, broadband expansion
MTN reports...
MTN, Huawei expand partnership to modernize telecom networks
Deal targets AI-driven operations, autonomous networks, broadband expansion
MTN reports...
Zambia signed a memorandum of understanding with UK-based Obrizum Group Ltdto integrate artificial intelligence into its education system.
The project...
Zambia signed a memorandum of understanding with UK-based Obrizum Group Ltdto integrate artificial intelligence into its education system.
The project...
Zimbabwe plans $200 million telecommunications satellite to boost connectivity
Government seeking investors; project announced during...
Zimbabwe plans $200 million telecommunications satellite to boost connectivity
Government seeking investors; project announced during...
South Sudan signs partnership with MTN South Sudan and Educare to expand digital learning in schools.
Program will connect schools to the...
South Sudan signs partnership with MTN South Sudan and Educare to expand digital learning in schools.
Program will connect schools to the...
Telecom companies in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) must open 25% of their capital to local investors by July 2027.
The measure retroactively...
Telecom companies in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) must open 25% of their capital to local investors by July 2027.
The measure retroactively...
Burkina Faso plans to mobilize diaspora expertise to strengthen its national digital ecosystem.
Digital Transition Minister Aminata Zerbo/Sabane...
Burkina Faso plans to mobilize diaspora expertise to strengthen its national digital ecosystem.
Digital Transition Minister Aminata Zerbo/Sabane...
Mauritania cuts smartphone import tax, launches digital customs clearance system
Users must clear phones within 15 days or face line...
Mauritania cuts smartphone import tax, launches digital customs clearance system
Users must clear phones within 15 days or face line...
Ooredoo extends 5G coverage to all 58 Algerian wilayas
Rollout exceeds first-year license requirements set by authorities
Operator plans more...
Ooredoo extends 5G coverage to all 58 Algerian wilayas
Rollout exceeds first-year license requirements set by authorities
Operator plans more...
Orange Guinea launches 2026 “Hello Women” program for digital careers
Initiative offers training, mentoring, facility visits and women’s...
Orange Guinea launches 2026 “Hello Women” program for digital careers
Initiative offers training, mentoring, facility visits and women’s...
Kenya has launched an automated traffic management system that issues instant fines detected by smart cameras.
Offenders receive notifications by...
Kenya has launched an automated traffic management system that issues instant fines detected by smart cameras.
Offenders receive notifications by...
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe signed a memorandum of understanding with Ericsson to integrate AI into its network operations.
The partnership will...
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe signed a memorandum of understanding with Ericsson to integrate AI into its network operations.
The partnership will...
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