The talks reportedly aim to boost digital resilience after West Africa’s recent connectivity disruptions.
The project would focus on route diversity,...
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Cooperation targets cybersecurity, skills, startups, and e-government
Partnership...
Dakar and Baku sign two agreements on digital transformation
Cooperation targets cybersecurity, skills, startups, and e-government
Partnership...
NALA has secured PSP and PSO licenses from the Bank of Uganda, adding to its 2024 Money Remittance license.
Backed by $40M in Series A...
NALA has secured PSP and PSO licenses from the Bank of Uganda, adding to its 2024 Money Remittance license.
Backed by $40M in Series A...
The Gates Foundation and ADQ launched a four-year initiative to transform education in sub-Saharan Africa using AI and EdTech, with ADQ contributing up...
The Gates Foundation and ADQ launched a four-year initiative to transform education in sub-Saharan Africa using AI and EdTech, with ADQ contributing up...
Nice Deer has partnered with Telecom Egypt to manage healthcare services for over 28,000 employees via its digital insurance platform.
The announcement...
Nice Deer has partnered with Telecom Egypt to manage healthcare services for over 28,000 employees via its digital insurance platform.
The announcement...
Kenya’s CMA licensed Safaricom and Airtel Money as Intermediary Service Platform Providers (ISPPs), enabling them to offer regulated capital markets...
Kenya’s CMA licensed Safaricom and Airtel Money as Intermediary Service Platform Providers (ISPPs), enabling them to offer regulated capital markets...
Ghana plans to introduce a fully online visa application system in early 2026
The reform aims to speed up processing and simplify entry...
Ghana plans to introduce a fully online visa application system in early 2026
The reform aims to speed up processing and simplify entry...
Parliament approved a law updating rules for electronic communications
The reform aligns regulation with digital growth and technological...
Parliament approved a law updating rules for electronic communications
The reform aligns regulation with digital growth and technological...
Nomba brings Apple Pay to 300k Nigerian shops. Following Paystack, this "second row" move enables tap-to-pay on POS terminals for the first...
Nomba brings Apple Pay to 300k Nigerian shops. Following Paystack, this "second row" move enables tap-to-pay on POS terminals for the first...
Starlink equipment imports now require military authorization
Measure applies immediately despite lack of official justification
Decision...
Starlink equipment imports now require military authorization
Measure applies immediately despite lack of official justification
Decision...
New ADD chief outlines roadmap aligned with Morocco Digital 2030
Public service digitalization and startup support at the core of the...
New ADD chief outlines roadmap aligned with Morocco Digital 2030
Public service digitalization and startup support at the core of the...
By 2024, Malawi’s internet gender gap reached 15 points. Only 57% of women own mobile phones versus 74% of men.
Closing the mobile gender gap could...
By 2024, Malawi’s internet gender gap reached 15 points. Only 57% of women own mobile phones versus 74% of men.
Closing the mobile gender gap could...
MTN Zambia launched a Mastercard-powered virtual card enabling secure global online payments for unbanked users via the MoMo app
The initiative...
MTN Zambia launched a Mastercard-powered virtual card enabling secure global online payments for unbanked users via the MoMo app
The initiative...
Government validates AI strategy covering the 2026–2035 period
Roadmap sets framework for AI governance, deployment, and public use
Guinea...
Government validates AI strategy covering the 2026–2035 period
Roadmap sets framework for AI governance, deployment, and public use
Guinea...
Phase I of the PMICE includes data center and 1,200 km fiber backbone
Project aims to strengthen state digital infrastructure and...
Phase I of the PMICE includes data center and 1,200 km fiber backbone
Project aims to strengthen state digital infrastructure and...
Egypt’s sharp currency depreciation has turned its tech engineers into globally competitive assets for US, European and Gulf firms seeking...
Egypt’s sharp currency depreciation has turned its tech engineers into globally competitive assets for US, European and Gulf firms seeking...
Smart Africa and Ascend Digital Solutions are piloting the Smart Africa Data Exchange (SADX) in Benin, Ghana, and Rwanda to enable secure cross-border...
Smart Africa and Ascend Digital Solutions are piloting the Smart Africa Data Exchange (SADX) in Benin, Ghana, and Rwanda to enable secure cross-border...
Government authorizes Starlink to launch satellite internet services
Authorities see gains for rural connectivity, public services, and...
Government authorizes Starlink to launch satellite internet services
Authorities see gains for rural connectivity, public services, and...
South Africa ranks first in Africa with a global score of 43.4 points
Mauritius and Morocco complete Africa’s top three in the VIGS 2025...
South Africa ranks first in Africa with a global score of 43.4 points
Mauritius and Morocco complete Africa’s top three in the VIGS 2025...
President Salva Kiir grants full authority to e-services council
All public institutions expected to adopt digital systems by January 2025
Country...
President Salva Kiir grants full authority to e-services council
All public institutions expected to adopt digital systems by January 2025
Country...
Inclusive AI deployment could add up to $1 trillion to Africa’s GDP by 2035, the AfDB said.
The report lays out three scenarios, with...
Inclusive AI deployment could add up to $1 trillion to Africa’s GDP by 2035, the AfDB said.
The report lays out three scenarios, with...
Government partners with Yas to deploy campus Wi-Fi hotspots
Rollout starts in Antananarivo and Tuléar before expanding nationwide
Project aligns with...
Government partners with Yas to deploy campus Wi-Fi hotspots
Rollout starts in Antananarivo and Tuléar before expanding nationwide
Project aligns with...
UNICEF-backed pilot trains 30 youths for global gig economy
Initiative targets jobs gap amid high youth unemployment and underemployment
The...
UNICEF-backed pilot trains 30 youths for global gig economy
Initiative targets jobs gap amid high youth unemployment and underemployment
The...
Algeria launches digital platform to track raw material imports
System centralizes requests, improves transparency and real-time...
Algeria launches digital platform to track raw material imports
System centralizes requests, improves transparency and real-time...
The Central Bank introduced IIPS to enable instant mobile money transfers between MTN and Orange.
The system cuts salary processing from seven...
The Central Bank introduced IIPS to enable instant mobile money transfers between MTN and Orange.
The system cuts salary processing from seven...
Benin creates National Distance Learning Agency, ministers approve statutes
Pilot focuses on higher education, launching 2026-2027 academic...
Benin creates National Distance Learning Agency, ministers approve statutes
Pilot focuses on higher education, launching 2026-2027 academic...
Djibouti launches design of integrated government-to-business digital platform
Project targets simpler procedures for MSMEs via online one-stop...
Djibouti launches design of integrated government-to-business digital platform
Project targets simpler procedures for MSMEs via online one-stop...
Angola opens Angosat-2 satellite capacity to commercial telecom operators
New hub enables startups, ISPs to expand connectivity...
Angola opens Angosat-2 satellite capacity to commercial telecom operators
New hub enables startups, ISPs to expand connectivity...
Airtel Africa signed a partnership with SpaceX to launch Starlink Direct-to-Cell satellite connectivity starting in 2026.
The agreement aims to extend...
Airtel Africa signed a partnership with SpaceX to launch Starlink Direct-to-Cell satellite connectivity starting in 2026.
The agreement aims to extend...
Airtel Zambia launched a $107 million nationwide network expansion program to improve coverage, reliability and customer experience.
The plan...
Airtel Zambia launched a $107 million nationwide network expansion program to improve coverage, reliability and customer experience.
The plan...
Morocco secured its sixth international connection via the Medusa submarine cable, with operations scheduled for 2026.
Inwi contracted a 1,416 km...
Morocco secured its sixth international connection via the Medusa submarine cable, with operations scheduled for 2026.
Inwi contracted a 1,416 km...
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