May 24
Africa: How Women Are Paving Their Own Way Through Africa's Tech Sector
Nairobi - The recent Africa Forward summit in Nairobi hosted jointly by Kenya and France gave women working in the technology sector the chance to discuss issues including the… Read more »
May 15
Africa: As Africa Rapidly Goes Digital, It Becomes a Prime Target for Hackers
A reported cyberattack on Senegal's treasury highlights the vulnerability of African institutions to cybercrime. As parts of the continent go digital at breakneck speed, countries… Read more »
May 03
Malawi: The Tech Project Bringing Some of Malawi's Remotest Schools Into the Digital Age
Kasungu, Malawi - Pupils in Malawi are getting the chance to explore technology thanks to a US foundation that provides laptops, internet connections and solar power to schools in… Read more »
April 05
Africa: AI Is Fuelling the 'Digital Colonisation' of Africa, Warns UN Scientist
The United Nations has launched its first global panel on artificial intelligence, as concerns grow that the technology could deepen global inequalities - particularly in Africa,… Read more »
March 20
West Africa: How a Disinformation Network Is Destabilising the Alliance of Sahel States
Since late 2025, a vast ecosystem of fake social media accounts has been targeting countries in the Alliance of Sahel States and their junta leaders. RFI's Fact-Checking Unit and… Read more »
February 05
Africa: From TikTok and AI to Colonial Abuses, Film Festival Highlights African Vision
The Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival, in central France, is the largest of its kind in the world, with more than 500 films screened during a week-long event. Its… Read more »
January 15
Uganda: Uganda Votes Under Internet Blackout and Police Crackdown
Uganda was on edge as polls opened on Thursday, with President Yoweri Museveni expected to extend his 40-year rule amid an internet shutdown and a police crackdown on the… Read more »
August 13, 2025
Africa: Lagos Summit Weighs Ai Ambitions Against Africa's Tech Infrastructure Gap
Nigeria is hosting one of Africa's biggest tech gatherings on Tuesday, with debates ranging from Wolof-speaking chatbots to medical algorithms. The ambition is to harness… Read more »
May 25, 2025
Nigeria: Jihadists in Nigeria Using Tiktok to Spread Ideology and Recruit Fighters
Jihadist groups including Boko Haram are increasing in numbers and strength in northeastern Nigeria, and using social media to publicise their campaigns and find new recruits. Read more »
