Gabon, Morocco to launch joint AI and digital skills training programs Talks focus on innovation, distance learning, and expanding digital cooperation Morocco ranks 4th in Africa on UN e-Government Index; Gabon seeks to improve Gabon and Morocco are moving to expand cooperation in artificial intelligence, digital transformation and digital skills training following talks between their...

Project enables telemedicine, data sharing, and e-health records Part of broader Smart Zambia plan for digital public services Zambia’s e-governance agency, the Smart Zambia Institute, has signed an agreement with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to provide internet access to 751 health facilities across the country. The initiative is part of the Smart Health Systems...

Zimbabwe sets 8 digital goals for 2026-2030 transformation Priorities include e-government, AI, 5G, and digital inclusion Only 38.4% online; ranks 149th in UN digital development index The Zimbabwean government has outlined its main digital policy priorities for 2026-2030, identifying eight goals to accelerate the country’s digital transformation. Information and Communications...

Douala port revenue up 25.9%, but traffic drops 6.9% Import, export volumes decline; vessel calls down 11% Congestion, aging equipment, and dredging delays hinder operations The Port Authority of Douala (PAD), Cameroon’s main maritime gateway, reported mixed results in the first quarter of 2025. While the port’s revenue rose 25.9%, overall traffic fell 6.9%, according to the Ministry...

Between April and June 2025, TikTok removed 592,037 videos from Kenya for violations of its Community Guidelines — the bulk (92.9%) before any views. The company says 96.3% of these videos were removed within 24 hours of posting. In earlier quarters, TikTok removed ≈ 450,000 videos from Kenya (Q1 2025) and ≈ 360,000 videos in Q2 2024, showing a clear upward trend in moderation...

The mining sector forms the backbone of Liberia’s economy, long driven by iron ore. While gold and diamonds remain major exports, the country is now focusing on developing its critical minerals potential. Liberia's President Joseph Boakai named Matenokay Tingban as the new Minister of Mines and Energy last week, replacing Wilmot J. M. Paye, who had held the post since 2024. The move is part of...

Deal would cut debt, fund Congo Basin forest conservation Talks ongoing with European partners; timeline not yet set After raising $670 million through its first Eurobond in nearly two decades, the Republic of Congo is preparing a “debt-for-nature swap” that would convert part of its debt into financing for environmental protection projects. Finance Minister Christian Yoka...

MTN Nigeria, Ericsson test triple-band MIMO, boost 4G speeds Trial shows 3.2x download, 4x upload speed improvement Technology streamlines 4G, readies network for future 5G rollout Qatari Diar, the real-estate arm of Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund, plans to invest $29.7 billion in a major tourism and residential project on Egypt’s Mediterranean coast, sources said on...

The issuance confirms the renewed attractiveness of Abuja's economy to investors, despite geopolitical tensions and the naira's volatility. This market incursion provides a much-needed boost to President Tinubu's fiscal strategy, validating his risky monetary and tax reforms in the eyes of the market. Nigeria raised $2.35 billion from the international market on Wednesday, November 5, 2025,...

MTN Nigeria, Ericsson test triple-band MIMO, boost 4G speeds Trial shows 3.2x download, 4x upload speed improvement Technology streamlines 4G, readies network for future 5G rollout MTN Nigeria and Sweden's Ericsson announced the successful completion of a field test for a new triple-band Massive MIMO radio, according to a press release issued on Monday, November 3, 2025. The technology,...