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By Africa Risk Control East Africa Desk – Kenya, often referred to as the “Silicon Savannah,” has emerged as East Africa’s leading hub for technology and infrastructure development. With a population exceeding 53 million and a rapidly growing economy of approximately US$120 billion in 2024, Kenya offers investors a wealth of opportunities across fintech, ICT …

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SquirrelPR, Africa’s pioneer PR management software, has entered into a strategic partnership with Syncthesis Innovation Hub, a leading communications and ecosystem enabler, to accelerate the visibility, credibility, and growth of Web3 startups across Africa. Web3 is a conceptual next phase of the internet centered on decentralization, user ownership, and blockchain technology, aiming to shift power …

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The African Development Bank (AfDB) and Aerosense Inc have signed an agreement to advance cooperation and projects in drone technology in Africa. Aerosense Inc. is a leading Japanese company engaged in drone manufacturing. Representatives of both institutions signed a Letter of Intent on Thursday 21 August, on the sidelines of the ninth Tokyo International Conference …

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By Melaku Kinfegabriel – Ethiopia’s telecom sector is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by liberalization, infrastructure expansion, and digital innovation. With a population exceeding 120 million and access to the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) market of 1.3 billion, Ethiopia presents a compelling case for investment in telecommunications. This article delves into the sector’s …

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The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has signed an agreement for $100 million in financing to Raxio Group, a Sub-Saharan African data center platform. The funding will accelerate Raxio’s expansion of facilities powering key technologies like AI, cloud computing and digital financial services – critical enablers of Africa’s economic …

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Nokia is set to help accelerate the Digital Morocco 2030 plan as the Ministry of Digital Transition and Administration Reform of the Kingdom of Morocco inked an intent agreement during GITEX Africa 2025 in Morocco. This strategic agreement underscores both parties’ commitment to . The MoU was signed by Mrs. Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni, Minister …

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The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and Google are deepening their collaboration to help unlock the promise of digital transformation in the African continent. Together, they are rolling out a series of training programs aimed at equipping young Africans and government officials with practical skills in critical emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), …

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The World Summit on the Information Society in Africa (WSIS+20) officially opened today in Cotonou, Benin, bringing together high-level representatives and stakeholders from across the continent and beyond. The event marks two decades of Africa’s engagement in shaping the global information society. The opening ceremony was presided over by H.E. Louis Gbèhounou Vlavonou, President of …

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VFS Global, the global leader in trusted technology services, empowering secure global mobility for governments and citizens, has completed the acquisition of a majority stake in CiX Citizen Experience, a leading provider of digital and physical citizen services based in Brazil. This strategic acquisition marks a pivotal step in VFS Global’s expansion journeyas it continues …

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The U.S Embassy Addis Ababa hosted a special event in Addis Ababa highlighting advanced technologies and its growing impact on security and governance in Ethiopia with Troy Group, a trusted U.S. manufacturer of secure printing solutions. The event, held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, brought together senior Ethiopian officials from federal and regional government agencies …

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