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Côte d’Ivoire inaugurates Cisco Cybersecurity Centre

Côte d’Ivoire has inaugurated a Cisco cybersecurity centre at Cybastion in Abidjan to strengthen national capacities in the prevention, detection and response to cyber threats, as the country steps up efforts to secure its digital ecosystem and develop lo

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Kenya reports 2.6 billion cyber threat events in three months as Africa Cyber Defence Forum Opens

Kenya detected approximately 2.6 billion cyber threat events between July and September 2026, representing a 14.45 per cent increase from the previous quarter, as the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) called for stronger cybersecurity capacity and re

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Ghana, US reaffirm commitment to digital cooperation, explore technology investment opportunities

Ghana and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation in digital technology, cybersecurity, investment and innovation following a courtesy call on the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovat

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OpenAI reports 130% growth in ChatGPT weekly active visitors in Nigeria

OpenAI has reported a more than 130 per cent increase in ChatGPT weekly active visitors in Nigeria in the year to October 24, 2026, as the company steps up efforts to expand artificial intelligence adoption through developer training, business partnership

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Nigeria hosts PICCASO Awards Africa to celebrate data protection and privacy contributions

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has joined the Africa Digital Rights Hub (ADRH) and the PICCASO Privacy Awards team to host the PICCASO Awards Africa ceremony in Lagos, recognising individuals, organisations and innovations advancing privacy

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Africa CDC supports Uganda to unlock US$25 million for Ebola preparedness and pandemic response

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) is supporting Uganda to unlock US$25 million from the Pandemic Fund to strengthen its preparedness against future health emergencies, as efforts continue to contain the Ebola outbreak in t

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NIGCOMSAT, Nigeria’s Education Ministry explore satellite connectivity partnership to expand access...

The Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT) is exploring a strategic partnership with Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Education to leverage satellite technology and digital connectivity in expanding access to quality education and bridging the

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Queen Máxima urges Ghana to prioritise financial health in next financial inclusion strategy

United Nations Secretary-General's Special Advocate for Financial Health (UNSGSA) Queen Máxima has called on Ghana to make financial health a priority in its next financial inclusion strategy, urging the country to establish clear goals and conduct regula

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Westerwelle Foundation discusses stronger startup collaboration with Rwanda’s ICT Ministry

The Westerwelle Foundation has held discussions with Rwanda’s Ministry of ICT and Innovation on strengthening collaboration, creating more growth opportunities for Rwandan startups and positioning the country as a strategic gateway to East Africa and the

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ITU, ISO and IEC explore international standards for AI safety and accountability

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) have published a joint paper examining how the existing international standards system can su

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