April 27
Somalia: Puntland President Rejects Invitation to NCC in Mogadishu Amid Fall-Out
Shabelle
Puntland's President, Said Abdullahi Deni, has refused to attend the upcoming National Consultative Conference [NCC] set to take place on May 1 in the Somali capital, Mogadishu. Read more »
April 26
Ethiopia: Ethiopia, Morocco Defense Cooperation Eyes Cybersecurity, AI, and Defense Industries
Addis Standard
General Mohamed Berrid, Inspector General of Morocco's Royal Armed Forces and Commander of the Southern Zone, is on a four-day official visit to Ethiopia aimed at strengthening… Read more »
April 25
Africa: Zaumu Unveils Africa's First Creator-First Digital Marketplace in Nairobi
Capital FM
A new digital platform designed to transform the influencer economy in Africa has been launched in Nairobi. Read more »
Kenya: Terre Des Hommes Netherlands Launches 'Also Online' Campaign to Tackle Online Child Exploitation
Capital FM
Terre des Hommes Netherlands has launched the 'Also Online' campaign in Kenya to raise awareness among parents and caregivers about the risks children face online and how to better… Read more »
Africa: AI Policies in Africa - Lessons From Ghana and Rwanda [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasing productivity and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. It powers self-driving cars, social media feeds, fraud detection and medical… Read more »
April 24
Nigeria: Goloka Analytics Partners With Meta On African Language Technology Project
Daily Trust
Goloka Analytics Partners with Meta on African Language Technology Project Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Students Crowned Champions At Huawei Global Tech4good
Ethiopian Herald
Ethiopia is increasingly making its mark on the global technology scene, particularly through the remarkable achievements of its university students. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zim Select Side Braces for Telkom League
The Herald
Zimbabwe Netball Association are looking to build for the future when they field a select team at the Telkom Netball League that roars into life on Saturday at Sun City, North… Read more »
April 23
Kenya: Poor Internet, One of Many Hindrances to Health Authority Registration in Baringo
Capital FM
Poor internet connectivity has been singled out as one of the main hindrances to Social Health Authority (SHA) registration in the vast Baringo County. Read more »
Liberia: Major Internet Disruptions Expected As Govt Begins Repair Of Fiber Optic Cable
Liberian Observer
In a decisive move to protect national connectivity to the internet, the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) has announced emergency measures to mitigate expected internet… Read more »
Chad: Farmers Increase Yields With Technology [press release]
World Bank
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Liberia: MTS 2025 Assembles a Powerhouse Speaker Lineup to Drive Liberia's Digital Transformation
Liberian Investigator
The Monrovia Tech Summit (MTS) 2025 is gearing up for its biggest and most impactful edition yet, with a power-packed lineup of renowned local and international speakers. As… Read more »
Ethiopia: Tvti Streamlines Training, Research to Narrow Skill Gap
Ethiopian Herald
The Federal Technical and Vocational Training Institute (TVTI) has announced that it is promoting research, training, and technology to bridge the skilled labor gap and ensure… Read more »
Nigeria: Uniosun Reaffirms Commitment to Integrate Technology Into Education
This Day
The Vice-Chancellor, Osun State University, Professor Clement Adebooye has reiterated the university's dedication to integrating technology into teaching and learning. Read more »
Nigeria: NTIC Rewards Exceptional Students With N200m Scholarship
This Day
The Nigerian Tulip International Colleges (NTIC) has awarded scholarships worth over N200 million to outstanding students across the country. Read more »
Nigeria: 7 Banks' Tech Upgrade Gulps N460bn in 2024
Daily Trust
Upgrade yielding positive results amidst customers' complaints Read more »
April 22
Africa: Foreign Tech Firms Are Exploiting Africa's Data Workers
Independent (Kampala)
Data workers in Africa often have a hard time. They face job insecurities - including temporary contracts, low pay, arbitrary dismissal and worker surveillance - and alarming… Read more »
Liberia: 'No Politics' in Fiber Optic Rerouting At PHP Park
Liberian Observer
The Cable Consortium of Liberia (CCL) has announced the start of a major operation to reroute and replace a section of the country's fiber optic cable infrastructure, aimed at… Read more »
Ghana: Let's Embrace 1million Coders Programme Towards Fourth Industrial Revolution
Ghanaian Times
Africa's enduring poverty gap--Ghana included--is deeply rooted in the continent's historical exclusion from global technological revolutions. While the First Industrial Revolution… Read more »
Ethiopia: Addis Ababa's Smart City Leap - Digital Dreams Turn Into Tangible Progress
Ethiopian Herald
In just over two years since launching its ambitious smart city strategy, Addis Ababa is emerging as a symbol of bold urban transformation, blending digital innovation with… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Internet Traffic Hits Record Level On Video Boom
Daba Finance
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South Africa: Intentionality With Your Phone - How to Use It to Uplift Rather Than Detract
Daily Maverick
Do you find yourself mindlessly scrolling whenever you need to fill time? Here's how to balance your relationship with your phone. Read more »
Ghana: Telecel, Electromart Strike Partnership Deal
Ghanaian Times
Telecel Ghana has strike a strategic partnership deal with Electromart, as the electronics retail company opens a new ultramodern shop at Bayview Village, Atomic Junction, in the… Read more »
Nigeria: Emerging Threats and a National Cybersecurity Academy
Premium Times
If Nigeria is to fully reap the dividends of its digital transformation, securing its digital space is non-negotiable. Read more »
April 21
Senegal: Telco Giant Sonatel Senegal Set to Pay Dividends May 22
Daba Finance
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