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GCF launches the Women in Cyber Awards

The Global Cybersecurity Forum (GCF) has announced the launch of the Women in Cyber Awards, with the support of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and UN Women, to recognize excellence in advancing women’s participation, leadership, and impac

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Rwanda celebrates Digital Public Infrastructure Day with focus on inclusive digital ecosystems

The Rwanda Information Society Authority (RISA) has led celebrations of Digital Public Infrastructure Day in Rwanda, bringing together stakeholders from government, the private sector and civil society to examine the role of digital public infrastructure

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Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications opens TikTok Safer Internet Summit 2026

Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications and the Digital Economy, William Kabogo Gitau, has officially opened the TikTok Safer Internet Summit 2026, bringing together policymakers, regulators, technology leaders, civil society organisatio

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FDL Big Think brings together African scientists and AI experts to develop pilot-ready solutions

The Foundation for Space Development Africa is participating in the Frontier Development Lab (FDL) Big Think, an interdisciplinary workshop aimed at accelerating the development of AI solutions tailored to African contexts.

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Data Protection Commission Ghana receives parliamentary recognition during Data Protection Week 2026

The Data Protection Commission of Ghana has been acknowledged in Ghana's Parliament during proceedings marking Data Protection Week 2026.

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7th Cohort of African phase of IPRIS-SPIDER project kicks off in Accra

The National Communications Authority (NCA) has commenced hosting the African Follow-Up Phase of the 7th Cohort of the ICT Policy & Regulation – Institutional Strengthening (IPRIS)-SPIDER Project in Accra.

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Latam-GPT launched as first regional open AI model for Latin America and the Caribbean

AI for Good has announced the official launch of Latam-GPT, the first regional open Large Language Model (LLM) built using Latin American data.

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President Ramaphosa undertakes State Visit to Brazil to strengthen bilateral ties

The President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa is on a two-day State Visit to Brasília, Brazil, at the invitation of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

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National Bank of Ethiopia Governor visits Ethiopian Artificial Intelligence Institute

The Governor of the National Bank of Ethiopia, Job Tekele, has paid a working visit to the Ethiopian Artificial Intelligence Institute to gain first-hand insight into the institute’s technological activities and ongoing innovation initiatives.

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South Africa’s Deputy Minister Kenny Morolong attends TikTok Safer Internet Summit 2026 in Nairobi

South Africa’s Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Kenny Morolong has arrived in Nairobi, Kenya, to participate in the TikTok Safer Internet Summit 2026.

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