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Algeria tells Meta to keep WhatsApp accounts linked to verified mobile numbers

Algeria’s Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications has formally asked Meta Platforms to ensure that every WhatsApp account used in the country remains linked to a valid and authenticated mobile phone number, following the introduction of the platform’s us

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Côte d’Ivoire Digital Ministry appoints Estelle Blafond as Technical Adviser

Côte d’Ivoire’s Minister of Digital Transition and Technological Innovation, Djibril Ouattara, has appointed Estelle Blafond as Technical Adviser in charge of Legal Affairs, Regulation and the Digital Economy.

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SFA Foundation and Kenya National Research Fund sign MoU

The Science for Africa Foundation (SFA Foundation) and Kenya’s National Research Fund (NRF Kenya) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish Grand Challenges Kenya, a national platform designed to support researchers and innovators in de

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Rwanda ICT Chamber begins Usability Testing Workshop for Mastercard Foundation EdTech fellows

The Rwanda ICT Chamber has commenced a three-day Usability Testing and Testbed Workshop for the first cohort of fellows participating in the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship Rwanda acceleration programme.

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Ethio Telecom Workshop highlights FTTH and FTTR role in Ethiopia’s digital transformation

Ethio Telecom has engaged architects, civil engineers, real estate professionals and students on the importance of fibre-ready buildings as Ethiopia expands high-speed connectivity and advances its digital transformation agenda.

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SeerBit integrates paypal to expand global payment options for African merchants

SeerBit, a leading pan-African payments company, today announced its integration with PayPal, enabling merchants across its supported markets to accept payments directly from PayPal users at checkout.

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Guinea launches connected farmers programme to drive digital agriculture

Guinea has launched the first cohort of the Connected Farmers programme, an initiative aimed at using digital technology and precision agriculture to strengthen food sovereignty and improve the productivity of farmers across the country.

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AGEOS promotes space-based research to improve Congo Basin Forest conservation

The Gabonese Agency for Space Studies and Observations (AGEOS) has highlighted its growing role in scientific research and innovation aimed at improving the monitoring and preservation of the Congo Basin forests.

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NIGCOMSAT engages Nigerian Air Force on satellite technology partnership for national security

The Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT) has engaged the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on opportunities to enhance collaboration in satellite communications and space-enabled technologies to support Nigeria’s national defence and security obje

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Ethio Telecom, ZTE hold talks on network modernisation as Ethiopia pushes 4G expansion

Ethio Telecom and Chinese network equipment vendor ZTE are advancing a large-scale network modernisation programme as Ethio telecom seeks to expand high-speed mobile connectivity and accelerate the digitisation of Ethiopia's economy.

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