More than 1,000 delegates from across the continent and beyond gathered in Dar es Salaam for the 14th Africa Internet Governance Forum (AfIGF), a platform committed to shaping inclusive and locally driven digital policies in Africa. Held under the theme “Empowering Africa’s digital future,” the forum took place at the Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre. …
The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT) expressed their intention to co-design the Africa Digital Empowerment and Innovation Hub, marking a significant step toward accelerating digital transformation across the continent. The two sides have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the sidelines of the 4th …
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More than 1,000 delegates from across the continent and beyond gathered in Dar es Salaam for the 14th Africa Internet Governance Forum (AfIGF), a platform committed to shaping inclusive and locally driven digital policies in Africa. Held under the theme “Empowering Africa’s digital future,” the forum took place at the Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre. …
The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT) expressed their intention to co-design the Africa Digital Empowerment and Innovation Hub, marking a significant step toward accelerating digital transformation across the continent. The two sides have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the sidelines of the 4th …
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BY ANDUALEM SISAY GESSESSE – VAINCOUVER, CANADA – Web Summit, largest tech conference in the world, is opened colorfully this evening in the beautiful port town of Vancouver, Canada. The summit is opened with remarks by Paddy Cosgrave, CEO of Web Summit Jay Graber, CEO of Bluesky; Gary Marcus, professor, AI contrarian, and founder; Ken …
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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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 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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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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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 …