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Nigeria granted Amazon Kuiper a seven-year license starting February 2026
The move opens competition with Starlink in the LEO satellite...
Nigeria granted Amazon Kuiper a seven-year license starting February 2026
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Zimbabwe to build data centre, tech park for AI-driven digital growth
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Algeria rolls out AMLAK nationwide, replacing paper land titles with digital records
System centralizes land issuance, improves traceability,...
Algeria rolls out AMLAK nationwide, replacing paper land titles with digital records
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Mauritius and Russia discussed digitalization and innovation partnerships
Talks focused on digital tools to boost SME productivity and...
AI courses will be compulsory for all government employees, regardless of role
Training aims to improve public service delivery and administrative...
AI courses will be compulsory for all government employees, regardless of role
Training aims to improve public service delivery and administrative...
Mauritania discussed cybersecurity cooperation with the United States on January 12, 2026, including support from U.S. firm Cybastion.
The...
Mauritania discussed cybersecurity cooperation with the United States on January 12, 2026, including support from U.S. firm Cybastion.
The...
Morocco plans to unveil its national artificial intelligence strategy, “Morocco AI 2030,” in January.
The roadmap aims to modernize public...
Morocco plans to unveil its national artificial intelligence strategy, “Morocco AI 2030,” in January.
The roadmap aims to modernize public...
South Africa leads Africa in generative AI use, Microsoft reports
21.19% of South Africans used generative AI tools in 2025
Adoption gap widens...
South Africa leads Africa in generative AI use, Microsoft reports
21.19% of South Africans used generative AI tools in 2025
Adoption gap widens...
Egypt signs digital skills partnerships with 30 tech firms under Digilians initiative
State-funded program trains youth for ICT, data and digital...
Egypt signs digital skills partnerships with 30 tech firms under Digilians initiative
State-funded program trains youth for ICT, data and digital...
Benin considers hosting a pan-African cultural event inspired by FESMAN but plans to use a different name.
Culture Minister Jean-Michel Abimbola...
Benin considers hosting a pan-African cultural event inspired by FESMAN but plans to use a different name.
Culture Minister Jean-Michel Abimbola...
Nigerian regulators will require refunds for failed airtime and data top-ups within 30 seconds starting March 1, 2026.
The rule will apply to...
Nigerian regulators will require refunds for failed airtime and data top-ups within 30 seconds starting March 1, 2026.
The rule will apply to...
DR Congo warns telecom operators over service quality failures
Tshisekedi orders sanctions, tighter regulation and monitoring within 30...
DR Congo warns telecom operators over service quality failures
Tshisekedi orders sanctions, tighter regulation and monitoring within 30...
Chad’s ADETIC joins ITU to boost international digital cooperation
Membership supports $1.5 billion “Chad Connection 2030” digital...
Chad’s ADETIC joins ITU to boost international digital cooperation
Membership supports $1.5 billion “Chad Connection 2030” digital...
62% of African audit leaders rank cyber incidents as the main business risk
Cybercrime cost Africa about $10 billion in 2023, amid rising...
62% of African audit leaders rank cyber incidents as the main business risk
Cybercrime cost Africa about $10 billion in 2023, amid rising...
Cabinet approves bill creating the National Media Regulation Council
New body replaces the audiovisual regulator set up in 2006
Reform expands...
Cabinet approves bill creating the National Media Regulation Council
New body replaces the audiovisual regulator set up in 2006
Reform expands...
Africa’s AI adoption is accelerating, but its ability to scale depends primarily on foundational investments—especially reliable electricity, digital...
Africa’s AI adoption is accelerating, but its ability to scale depends primarily on foundational investments—especially reliable electricity, digital...
Morocco digitized 68 of its 76 fish markets to improve transparency and transaction monitoring.
Authorities now track all vessels operating in Moroccan...
Morocco digitized 68 of its 76 fish markets to improve transparency and transaction monitoring.
Authorities now track all vessels operating in Moroccan...
Artificial intelligence is reshaping healthcare delivery and driving demand for health AI specialists with both technical and medical...
Artificial intelligence is reshaping healthcare delivery and driving demand for health AI specialists with both technical and medical...
The Ugandan government says it will not restrict Internet access during the January 2026 elections.
Authorities emphasize regulation and content...
The Ugandan government says it will not restrict Internet access during the January 2026 elections.
Authorities emphasize regulation and content...
Algeria launched a digital guide to improve labor market access for people with disabilities.
Authorities positioned the initiative as part of a...
Algeria launched a digital guide to improve labor market access for people with disabilities.
Authorities positioned the initiative as part of a...
The Sundance Institute selected three African films from more than 16,000 submissions across 164 countries.
The 2026 festival will run from January 22...
The Sundance Institute selected three African films from more than 16,000 submissions across 164 countries.
The 2026 festival will run from January 22...
Senegal will deploy satellite antennas nationwide in 2026, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye said.
The program aims to provide free internet access to...
Senegal will deploy satellite antennas nationwide in 2026, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye said.
The program aims to provide free internet access to...
Burkina Faso to accelerate online justice services rollout from 2026
New platforms enable remote filings, documents, prison visit requests
Reform aims...
Burkina Faso to accelerate online justice services rollout from 2026
New platforms enable remote filings, documents, prison visit requests
Reform aims...
OADC secures approval to acquire seven NTT Data centres in South Africa
Deal expands footprint in Africa’s largest data centre...
OADC secures approval to acquire seven NTT Data centres in South Africa
Deal expands footprint in Africa’s largest data centre...
Egypt plans mobile phone exports from 2026, targets 15 million devices
Strategy builds local ICT manufacturing; 40% value-added, 15 brands...
Egypt plans mobile phone exports from 2026, targets 15 million devices
Strategy builds local ICT manufacturing; 40% value-added, 15 brands...
Gambia’s Gamtel signs $50 million PPP to modernise internet backbone
Project boosts core network capacity from 50 Gbps to 800...
Gambia’s Gamtel signs $50 million PPP to modernise internet backbone
Project boosts core network capacity from 50 Gbps to 800...
Kenya plans National Cybersecurity Agency to coordinate response to digital threats
Cabinet backs proposal, parliamentary approval expected after...
Kenya plans National Cybersecurity Agency to coordinate response to digital threats
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Chad discusses Huawei partnership to advance Tchad Connexion 2030 strategy
Talks target telecom expansion, connectivity access and public service...
Chad discusses Huawei partnership to advance Tchad Connexion 2030 strategy
Talks target telecom expansion, connectivity access and public service...
Burkina Faso doubles digital ministry 2026 budget to 61 billion CFA francs
Funds target fiber rollout, white-zone coverage and public service...
Burkina Faso doubles digital ministry 2026 budget to 61 billion CFA francs
Funds target fiber rollout, white-zone coverage and public service...
Chad’s prime minister presses telecom operators to improve service quality
Regulator audits reveal persistent outages, coverage gaps and weak...
Chad’s prime minister presses telecom operators to improve service quality
Regulator audits reveal persistent outages, coverage gaps and weak...
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