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Frehiwot Tamiru appointed Ethiopia’s Minister of Innovation and Technology

Frehiwot Tamiru, the former Chief Executive Officer of Ethio telecom, has been approved by Ethiopia’s House of Peoples’ Representatives as the country’s Minister of Innovation and Technology.

Benin named among five finalists for Digital Inclusion Award over GIGA school connectivity project

Benin has been named among the five finalists in the “Digital inclusion” category of the “Digital@UNGA Awards” for its GIGA school connectivity project, recognising the government’s efforts to expand digital connectivity in schools.

Côte d’Ivoire launches feasibility study for national digital authentication platform

Côte d’Ivoire has launched a feasibility study for the implementation of a national authentication platform and a digital identity wallet as the government moves to strengthen digital public services and accelerate the transformation of public administrat

Togo launches National Local Language Challenge to train AI models for digital public services

Togo has launched the National Local Language Challenge, opening a contribution platform to collect texts, recordings and translations that will help artificial intelligence models understand the country’s local languages and improve access to digital pub

Mauritius unveils Space Strategy 2036 to strengthen national space sector

Mauritius has officially unveiled the Mauritius Space Strategy 2036, establishing a strategic framework to guide the development of the country’s space capabilities and strengthen the role of space science and technology in national development.

Uganda unveils Child Online Protection Campaign to promote safer internet use

The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has launched a Child Online Protection Campaign at Kololo Secondary School, bringing together students, educators, Government and other stakeholders to promote safer and more responsible use of the internet by ch

Senegal signs agreement to launch digital equipment assembly complex in Diamniadio

Senegal has signed a memorandum of understanding with the World Investment and Business Council for Africa and Blue Cloud Softech Solutions to support the country's transition from a technology-consuming economy to one focused on local digital production.

ESA Chief Aschbacher highlights autonomy and partnerships at International Astronautical Congress 20...

European Space Agency Director General Josef Aschbacher has highlighted resilience, autonomy, competitiveness and international partnerships as key priorities for Europe’s space sector as the International Astronautical Congress 2026 gets underway in Anta

Kenya’s Technology Envoy calls for ‘life-centred’ approach to technology in Africa

Kenya’s Special Envoy on Technology, Ambassador Philip Thigo, has called for a shift from people-centred technology to “life-centred technologies” as increasingly capable artificial intelligence systems reshape societies and raise questions about human ag

Nilesat holds talks with global companies to develop satellite broadcasting

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Benin named among five finalists for Digital Inclusion Award over GIGA school connectivity project

Côte d’Ivoire launches feasibility study for national digital authentication platform

Togo launches National Local Language Challenge to train AI models for digital public services

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Frehiwot Tamiru appointed Ethiopia’s Minister of Innovation and Technology

Benin named among five finalists for Digital Inclusion Award over GIGA school connectivity project

Côte d’Ivoire launches feasibility study for national digital authentication platform

Togo launches National Local Language Challenge to train AI models for digital public services

Mauritius unveils Space Strategy 2036 to strengthen national space sector

Uganda unveils Child Online Protection Campaign to promote safer internet use

Senegal signs agreement to launch digital equipment assembly complex in Diamniadio

ESA Chief Aschbacher highlights autonomy and partnerships at International Astronautical Congress 2026

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Frehiwot Tamiru appointed Ethiopia’s Minister of Innovation and Technology

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