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Global report warns of critical vulnerabilities in interconnected digital systems, calls for stronge...

A new joint report by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), and Sciences Po has warned that the world’s increasingly interconnected digital infrastructure faces critical vulnerabili

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30 participants selected for WASIG 2026 residential workshop in Sierra Leone

The Ministry of Communication, Technology and Innovation has announced the selection of 30 participants for the residential workshop of the West Africa School on Internet Governance (WASIG) 2026, following a competitive regional selection process.

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Ethiopian Artificial Intelligence Institute showcases AI capabilities at SelectUSA Investment Summit...

Ethiopia is participating in the SelectUSA Investment Summit in Maryland, United States, with a focus on advancing its position in the global artificial intelligence ecosystem and attracting investment into the sector.

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Sierra Leone relaunches Sierratel as MVNO in strategic telecom revitalization

The Government of Sierra Leone has officially relaunched Sierratel as a Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO), marking a major step in the revitalization of the state-owned telecommunications provider.

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EU and Japan reaffirm commitment to deepening digital cooperation at Fourth Digital Partnership Coun...

The European Union and Japan have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening digital cooperation following the fourth Digital Partnership Council, focusing on emerging technologies and regulatory alignment across key sectors.

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AfCFTA Secretariat engages Canada to strengthen trade and economic cooperation

The African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat has held a high-level meeting with Global Affairs Canada as part of its official visit to Ottawa, aimed at deepening institutional collaboration and advancing Africa’s economic integration agenda.

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ITU highlights growing global partnerships to advance universal connectivity

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has underscored the importance of international partnerships in accelerating global digital development and advancing efforts toward universal connectivity.

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Communications Authority of Kenya intensifies diplomatic engagements ahead of ITU Plenipotentiary Co...

The Communications Authority of Kenya has stepped up its international engagement efforts during the ongoing ITU Council Conference in Geneva, as part of preparations for the upcoming ITU Plenipotentiary Conference 2026 in Doha.

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Jospong Group engages global stakeholders at IFAT Munich 2026

The Jospong Group of Companies is participating in the opening days of IFAT Munich 2026, the world’s leading trade fair for environmental technologies, currently underway in Munich, Germany.

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AfCFTA Secretariat and Japan discuss cooperation on trade facilitation and digital inclusion

The AfCFTA Secretariat has held discussions with a Japanese delegation to explore areas of cooperation aimed at supporting the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area.

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Cape Town startup Happy Pay raises $5M seed round to scale the first ad-subsidised payments network, to deliver cost-free Buy Now Pay Later payments for SA consumers

Happy Pay, one of Africa’s fastest-growing Buy Now Pay Later platforms, has secured a $5 million seed round led by global technology investor Partech.