Government targets Internet access for 20 million unconnected Nigerians, mainly in rural areas.
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Chad and U.S. officials discuss expanding American involvement in digital projects.
Washington is exploring opportunities tied to Chad’s 2030...
Chad and U.S. officials discuss expanding American involvement in digital projects.
Washington is exploring opportunities tied to Chad’s 2030...
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Program will lean on new technologies, including DirectToDevice...
Government to invest CFA33 billion in rural connectivity between 2026 and 2027.
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Mastercard expects Africa’s AI market to reach USD 16.5 billion by 2030, creating demand for machine-learning talent.
Salaries for ML engineers...
Mastercard expects Africa’s AI market to reach USD 16.5 billion by 2030, creating demand for machine-learning talent.
Salaries for ML engineers...
Botswana inaugurated the Digital Delta Data Centre, its first national facility dedicated to data sovereignty.
The centre holds a Tier III...
Botswana inaugurated the Digital Delta Data Centre, its first national facility dedicated to data sovereignty.
The centre holds a Tier III...
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The programme aims to build...
UNDP Liberia launched the UNDP AI Sprint to help public institutions integrate AI into decision-making.
The programme aims to build...
Algeria awarded 5G licenses to Mobilis, Djezzy and Ooredoo for a combined USD 492 million.
Executive decrees and full technical/financial...
Algeria awarded 5G licenses to Mobilis, Djezzy and Ooredoo for a combined USD 492 million.
Executive decrees and full technical/financial...
Operators say tax reductions are needed before lowering Internet prices
Industry cites heavy sector taxes, rising costs, and new untaxed...
Operators say tax reductions are needed before lowering Internet prices
Industry cites heavy sector taxes, rising costs, and new untaxed...
Nigeria’s $2bn fiber project reportedly seeks $800m in AFDB-led funding, in addition to the $500m World Bank concessional loan and the...
Nigeria’s $2bn fiber project reportedly seeks $800m in AFDB-led funding, in addition to the $500m World Bank concessional loan and the...
Benin hosted the first Regional Summit on Digital Transformation in West and Central Africa, gathering officials from about 20 countries to discuss issues...
Benin hosted the first Regional Summit on Digital Transformation in West and Central Africa, gathering officials from about 20 countries to discuss issues...
MTN and ZTE have launched a quad-band Massive-MIMO pilot site in Cape Town and introduced a five-band Ultra-Broadband Radio, enhancing signal strength,...
MTN and ZTE have launched a quad-band Massive-MIMO pilot site in Cape Town and introduced a five-band Ultra-Broadband Radio, enhancing signal strength,...
Orange Morocco opens 1.5MW data center in Casablanca for cloud, AI, security
Facility supports Maroc Digital 2030 goals, boosts digital...
Orange Morocco opens 1.5MW data center in Casablanca for cloud, AI, security
Facility supports Maroc Digital 2030 goals, boosts digital...
Morocco launches program to back startup investment funds under Maroc Digital 2030
Government aims to boost funding, reduce risk for early-stage...
Morocco launches program to back startup investment funds under Maroc Digital 2030
Government aims to boost funding, reduce risk for early-stage...
Vodacom signed a multi-year partnership with Google Cloud to migrate and unify its critical data infrastructure.
The operator will use BigQuery and...
Vodacom signed a multi-year partnership with Google Cloud to migrate and unify its critical data infrastructure.
The operator will use BigQuery and...
While technological innovation is gaining momentum in Francophone Sub-Saharan Africa, a recent study across 19 countries highlights a major obstacle:...
While technological innovation is gaining momentum in Francophone Sub-Saharan Africa, a recent study across 19 countries highlights a major obstacle:...
Djibouti launches $8M “E-SKILLS” project to train 3,000 by 2029
Campus 42, Digital Houses, and sector digitization form project pillars...
Djibouti launches $8M “E-SKILLS” project to train 3,000 by 2029
Campus 42, Digital Houses, and sector digitization form project pillars...
Operators seek removal of taxes totaling 215 billion ariary
Government refuses and warns of sanctions without compromise
High mobile Internet...
Operators seek removal of taxes totaling 215 billion ariary
Government refuses and warns of sanctions without compromise
High mobile Internet...
NITA-U and AlphaX unveil UGOV to unify public services in one digital system
Platform aims to simplify procedures and improve access for remote...
NITA-U and AlphaX unveil UGOV to unify public services in one digital system
Platform aims to simplify procedures and improve access for remote...
Ethiopia deployed 152 rural base stations in partnership with Ethio Telecom and ZTE, providing 2G, 3G, and 4G coverage to over 1 million...
Ethiopia deployed 152 rural base stations in partnership with Ethio Telecom and ZTE, providing 2G, 3G, and 4G coverage to over 1 million...
Sub-Saharan Africa will expand 5G subscriptions from 27 million in 2025 to 400 million in 2031.
The region will be the only one worldwide where...
Sub-Saharan Africa will expand 5G subscriptions from 27 million in 2025 to 400 million in 2031.
The region will be the only one worldwide where...
(SMART AFRICA) - Smart Africa Board Validates Digital Health Blueprint to Build a Single Digital Health Market - Historic decision on sidelines of...
(SMART AFRICA) - Smart Africa Board Validates Digital Health Blueprint to Build a Single Digital Health Market - Historic decision on sidelines of...
Nigeria and Sierra Leone signed two major digital cooperation agreements on November 21–22 during the Nigeria–Sierra Leone Digital Economy Mission in...
Nigeria and Sierra Leone signed two major digital cooperation agreements on November 21–22 during the Nigeria–Sierra Leone Digital Economy Mission in...
West and Central African nations target 40% local hosting of government-critical data by 2028.
Regional Internet exchanges and harmonized cybersecurity...
West and Central African nations target 40% local hosting of government-critical data by 2028.
Regional Internet exchanges and harmonized cybersecurity...
A World Bank delegation begins a mission in Accra under the Ghana Digital Acceleration Project (GDAP).
Discussions focus on AI competitiveness,...
A World Bank delegation begins a mission in Accra under the Ghana Digital Acceleration Project (GDAP).
Discussions focus on AI competitiveness,...
Morocco and the Philippines discuss cooperation in e-government, digital public services and data-sovereignty infrastructure.
The meeting aligns...
Morocco and the Philippines discuss cooperation in e-government, digital public services and data-sovereignty infrastructure.
The meeting aligns...
The UAE launched a $1 billion “AI for Development” initiative to expand AI infrastructure and services across Africa.
Officials said the...
The UAE launched a $1 billion “AI for Development” initiative to expand AI infrastructure and services across Africa.
Officials said the...
Côte d’Ivoire approved a 2026 digital-transition budget of CFA83.2 billion ($145.9 million), up 37% from 2025.
The ministry deployed 33,140 km of...
Côte d’Ivoire approved a 2026 digital-transition budget of CFA83.2 billion ($145.9 million), up 37% from 2025.
The ministry deployed 33,140 km of...
Sahel states sign cross-border radio frequency deal to reduce signal interference
Agreement boosts digital cooperation, includes plans for joint...
Sahel states sign cross-border radio frequency deal to reduce signal interference
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New STAGES platform digitizes visa processing for creative productions
Qualified companies can submit requests online and receive a reply within 24...
New STAGES platform digitizes visa processing for creative productions
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Meta says update improves visibility and ease of use via profile “About”...
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Government, ESCWA, and experts meet to shape national framework
Plan aims to fight corruption, cut costs, and train blockchain talent
Mauritania...
Government, ESCWA, and experts meet to shape national framework
Plan aims to fight corruption, cut costs, and train blockchain talent
Mauritania...
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