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Nigeria Data Protection Commission holds partnership discussions with EU Initiative on Women in ICT

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has held discussions with the Team Europe Initiative (TEI) on advancing digital inclusion and strengthening the participation of women in the information and communications technology sector.

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Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo hosts gala dinner to mark close of Connected Africa Summit 2026

Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications and the Digital Economy, William Kabogo Gitau has hosted a gala dinner in Nairobi to officially mark the successful conclusion of the Connected Africa Summit 2026.

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Flutterwave engages Central Bank of Nigeria on financial infrastructure and collaboration

Flutterwave has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with regulators following a high-level meeting with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) aimed at advancing the country’s financial services ecosystem.

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Cabo Verde showcases growing innovation ecosystem at Re!nventa Hackathon

Cabo Verde has highlighted the strength of its emerging innovation ecosystem following the successful hosting of the Re!nventa Hackathon, which brought together young innovators from the country and its diaspora to develop digital solutions for public sec

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Ethiopia outlines COP32 vision at Africa Regional Forum on sustainable development

Ethiopia has presented its vision for hosting the 32nd United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP32) during a high-level ministerial roundtable at the 12th Session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development in Addis Ababa.

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Uganda begins stakeholder consultations on AI and emerging technologies strategy

Uganda has launched a three-day stakeholder engagement workshop aimed at advancing the development of its national Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies Strategy.

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Côte d’Ivoire’s Digital Minister marks first 100 days in office

Côte d’Ivoire’s Minister of Digital Transition and Technological Innovation, Djibril Ouattara, has marked his first 100 days in office by outlining progress and priorities aimed at accelerating the country’s digital transformation.

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Guinea explores digital and industrialisation partnerships at Connected Africa Summit

Guinea has intensified its engagement on digital transformation and technological development following a series of high-level meetings and site visits on the sidelines of the Connected Africa Summit in Nairobi, Kenya.

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African Climate Negotiators call for shift from pledges to implementation financing

The Chair of the Africa Group of Negotiators on Climate Change (AGN), Nana Dr. Antwi-Boasiako Amoah, has called for a transition from climate finance commitments to concrete implementation, urging global partners to provide predictable and accessible fund

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Africa urged to pursue unified digital market at Connected Africa Summit

Africa must accelerate efforts toward a unified digital market to fully harness its economic potential and influence global digital standards, according to Secretary-General of the Digital Cooperation Organisation, Deemah AlYahya speaking at the Connected

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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.