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Morocco strengthens public-private sector cooperation on AI and digital transformation

Morocco’s Minister of Artificial Intelligence, Digital Transition and Administrative Reform, Ahmed Rahhou, has met with President of the General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises (CGEM), Mehdi Tazi, to discuss strengthening public-private sector coope

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Samuel Nartey George urges Africa to take active role in Global Internet and AI Governance

Ghana’s Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Hon. Samuel Nartey George, has urged African countries to take a more active role in shaping global internet governance and artificial intelligence (AI) policies to ensure the contine

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AfSA opens applications for EO and AI training programme in agriculture, Land use and water security

The African Space Agency (AfSA) has opened applications for a specialised training programme in Earth Observation (EO), Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Artificial Intelligence (AI), aimed at strengthening African capacities in the application of

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Kenya’s National Cybersecurity Agency holds inaugural Board meeting

Kenya’s National Cybersecurity Agency (NCSA) has held its inaugural Board meeting following its formal inauguration on November 2, 2026, at Harambee House in Nairobi, marking a step towards strengthening the country’s national cybersecurity governance, co

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Côte d’Ivoire and Gabon explore cooperation on AI and digital public services

Côte d’Ivoire and Gabon have discussed new areas of cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI), digital public services and data infrastructure following a high-level meeting between their digital ministers during the 6th session of the African Union’s S

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Senegal’s Ibrahima Nour Eddine Diagne elected Chair of UN/CEFACT for 2026–2029

Senegal’s Ibrahima Nour Eddine Diagne, Chief Executive Officer of GAINDE 2000, has been elected Chair of the United Nations Centre for Trade Facilitation and Electronic Business (UN/CEFACT) for the 2026–2029 term, becoming the first representative of the

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Kenya ICT Principal Secretary engages National Cybersecurity Agency on operational priorities

Kenya’s Principal Secretary for the State Department for ICT and the Digital Economy, Eng. John Kipchumba Tanui, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening national cybersecurity following a meeting with the Acting Director-General of the

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Kenya launches Earth Observation Innovation Laboratory at Taita Taveta University

The Kenya Space Agency (KSA) has launched an Earth Observation Innovation Laboratory (EOIL) at Taita Taveta University to expand access to satellite data, strengthen technical skills and create opportunities in the country’s growing space sector.

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Ethiopia Technology Authority to strengthen regulatory capacity following ministerial visit

Ethiopia’s Minister of Innovation and Technology, Frehiwot Tamru, has called for strengthened institutional capacity, clearer regulatory responsibilities and improved legal frameworks at the Ethiopian Technology Authority to support the safe development a

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Malawi Research and Education Network reaches 85,965 beneficiaries through digital connectivity supp...

The Malawi Research and Education Network (MAREN) has reached 85,965 students, academics and researchers through improved internet connectivity in higher education institutions across Malawi, exceeding its initial target of 15,000 beneficiaries.

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