Mauritania’s telecom regulator has formally notified Mattel, Mauritel, and Chinguitel over breaches in subscriber identification procedures.
The...
The UK-Kenya Tech Hub has launched Startup 360 Connect initiative targeting 50+ early-stage tech firms, developed with Viktoria Solutions, Anza Village,...
The UK-Kenya Tech Hub has launched Startup 360 Connect initiative targeting 50+ early-stage tech firms, developed with Viktoria Solutions, Anza Village,...
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Building on a 2025...
Mistral AI and Morocco’s MTNRA launched a joint R&D lab to drive collaboration and position Morocco as a leading AI hub in Africa.
Building on a 2025...
The NCC has hired PwC to assess competition in Nigeria’s telecom market
The review will examine market structure, pricing, and entry barriers
Telecoms...
The NCC has hired PwC to assess competition in Nigeria’s telecom market
The review will examine market structure, pricing, and entry barriers
Telecoms...
Tether partnered with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime to strengthen digital asset cybersecurity and public education in Africa.
The...
Tether partnered with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime to strengthen digital asset cybersecurity and public education in Africa.
The...
A general technical failure on the WACS subsea cable disrupted internet access across the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Regulators said maintenance...
A general technical failure on the WACS subsea cable disrupted internet access across the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Regulators said maintenance...
Mozambique launches World Bank-funded tender to expand telecom access in rural areas
Project targets 90% high-speed coverage in 300 underserved...
Mozambique launches World Bank-funded tender to expand telecom access in rural areas
Project targets 90% high-speed coverage in 300 underserved...
Talks focus on ICT investment, offshoring, and advanced technologies.
Cooperation could expand into cloud computing, data centers, and fintech.
Egypt...
Talks focus on ICT investment, offshoring, and advanced technologies.
Cooperation could expand into cloud computing, data centers, and fintech.
Egypt...
Cameroon to tax digital creators as part of broader revenue reform
Tax targets income from ads, partnerships, and platform earnings
Details...
Cameroon to tax digital creators as part of broader revenue reform
Tax targets income from ads, partnerships, and platform earnings
Details...
SMART Zambia Institute trained 80 trainers in digital skills
The program focuses on cybersecurity, digital systems, and fintech
The initiative...
SMART Zambia Institute trained 80 trainers in digital skills
The program focuses on cybersecurity, digital systems, and fintech
The initiative...
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
The move opens competition with Starlink in the LEO satellite...
Zimbabwe to build data centre, tech park for AI-driven digital growth
Project aims to boost infrastructure, part of Smart Zimbabwe 2030...
Zimbabwe to build data centre, tech park for AI-driven digital growth
Project aims to boost infrastructure, part of Smart Zimbabwe 2030...
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
System centralizes land issuance, improves traceability,...
Mauritius and Russia discussed digitalization and innovation partnerships
Talks focused on digital tools to boost SME productivity and...
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
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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.
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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.
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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...
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