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ITU Secretary-General highlights importance of child online protection on Global Day of Parents

The Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Doreen Bogdan-Martin, has underscored the importance of ensuring a safe digital environment for children as emerging technologies continue to shape the future of younger generations

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Nigeria to convene high-level roundtable on child online protection in Lagos

The Federal Government of Nigeria will convene a high-level stakeholder roundtable on the protection of children online on Thursday, June 4, 2026, in Lagos, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen digital safety for young people.

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MTN MoMo launches 21 Days of Y’elloCare campaign focused on financial inclusion

MTN Group’s mobile money platform, MoMo, has launched the 21 Days of Y’elloCare initiative, with a renewed focus on advancing financial inclusion and improving financial health across communities.

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ITU BDT drives Africa Broadband Maps project with subregional GIS training in Southern Africa

The International Telecommunication Union’s Telecommunication Development Bureau (ITU BDT) has reported continued progress on the Africa Broadband Maps project through its 2026 Capacity Building Programme, with a new training initiative launched in Southe

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AfCFTA Secretary-General highlights strengthening Korea–Africa trade and investment partnership

The Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), H.E. Wamkele Mene, has underscored the growing strategic partnership between Africa and the Republic of Korea, with emphasis on trade, investment, industrialization, digital transf

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SASSCAL leads community workshop on climate resilience and sustainable land management in Botswana

The Southern African Science Service Centre for Climate Change and Adaptive Land Management (SASSCAL), in collaboration with several research and government institutions, has conducted a five-day community engagement workshop in West Hanahai, Ghanzi Distr

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Stephen Bereaux presents candidature for ITU Deputy Secretary-General at African Telecommunications...

Stephen Bereaux, candidate for Deputy Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), has formally presented his candidature to the African Telecommunications Union (ATU) during a preparatory meeting held in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.

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Aurelie I. Adam Soule reassigns as Benin’s Minister in Charge of Communication and Media

Benin’s former Minister of Digital Economy and Communications, Aurelie I. Adam Soule has been reassigned to serve as Minister in charge of Communication and Media under President Romuald Wadagni’s new seven-year government term.

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Sénégal Numérique S.A. (ex-ADIE) holds high-level talks on digital agenda

Sénégal Numérique S.A. (ex-ADIE) has participated in a high-level meeting with key government officials and international partners to advance discussions on Senegal’s digital transformation agenda.

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CRAN participates in ITU WP 5D meetings in Geneva ahead of WRC-27 Preparations

The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) is participating in the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Working Party 5D (WP 5D) meetings taking place in Geneva, Switzerland, from 27 May to 5 June 2026, as part of preparations for th

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