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South Sudan’s NCA completes leadership handover as former Director General moves to revenue authorit...

South Sudan’s National Communication Authority (NCA) has completed the handover of key administrative and operational documents from outgoing Director General Rizig Dominic Samuel to incoming Director General Eng. Gieth Kon Mathiang.

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Nigeria commissions first tower under project to connect 20 million people

Nigeria has commissioned the first telecommunications tower under the Nigeria Universal Communication Access Project (NUCAP), marking a step towards extending connectivity to about 20 million Nigerians currently without access to telecommunications servic

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Rwanda shares digital and AI strategy at Global AI & Digital Summit 2026 in South Korea

Rwanda has outlined its approach to coordinating digital and artificial intelligence (AI) strategies to advance AI infrastructure, create jobs and improve digital public services at the Global AI & Digital Summit 2026 in South Korea.

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Smart Africa CEO calls for citizen-centred AI and digital public services

Smart Africa Chief Executive Officer Lacina Koné has called for artificial intelligence in government to focus on improving citizens’ lives, stressing the importance of digital public infrastructure, regional interoperability and investment in scalable so

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MTN MoMo and Micro Finance Zambia explore collaboration to promote financial inclusion

MTN MoMo and Micro Finance Zambia Limited have explored opportunities to strengthen collaboration across lending, deposits and payments, in a move aimed at driving financial inclusion and accelerating growth in Zambia’s financial sector.

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Yiaga Africa, ECOWAS validate AI guidelines for election administration ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 poll...

Yiaga Africa and the ECOWAS Network of Electoral Commissions (ECONEC-RESAO) have jointly hosted a validation workshop for the ECOWAS Guidelines on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Election Administration, as efforts intensify to safeguard Nigeria’s 2027 ge

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Kenya, EU seek stronger cooperation in science, research and innovation

Kenya and the European Union (EU) are exploring opportunities to strengthen cooperation in education, science, research and innovation, with a focus on research partnerships, sustainable financing, technology transfer and the commercialisation of innovati

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Faith leaders, technology experts meet in Nairobi to address AI risks to children and young people

The Interfaith Alliance for Safer Communities (IAFSC), in partnership with Precognition, has convened the third edition of the Faith-AI Covenant roundtables in Nairobi, bringing together senior faith leaders from across Africa, technology companies, polic

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Ethiopia’s Innovation Minister calls for stronger coordination to advance digital transformation

Ethiopia’s Minister of Innovation and Technology, Frehiwot Tamiru, has called for stronger coordination among institutions under his ministry to accelerate digital transformation, promote digital inclusion and support the country’s development ambitions.

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MTN Ghana wins Act with Inclusion Award at 2026 Y’ello Care Awards

MTN Ghana has been recognised with the Act with Inclusion award at the 2026 Y’ello Care Awards, as MTN Group honoured teams and employees for their contributions to communities across its markets.

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