Gabon and TikTok Deepen Cooperation on Digital Platform Governance Following High-Level WSIS 2026 Talks The Government of Gabon has continued its engagement with TikTok on digital platform governance, holding high-level discussions during the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) 2026 in Geneva, Switzerland. The meeting, led by Gabon’s Minister of Digital Economy, Digitalisation and…
Nigeria and Benin Strengthen Border Security Through Geospatial Technology Partnership The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Customs Administration of the Republic of Benin have strengthened their collaboration on border security through a new geospatial technology partnership designed to improve surveillance, combat trans-border crime and facilitate legitimate trade along their shared border. The initiative reflects…
Yas Tanzania has strengthened its engagement with the business community through a series of meetings with enterprise partners at the 50th Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair (Sabasaba), reaffirming its focus on supporting digital transformation across Tanzania. Led by Chief Business Officer Norman Kiondo, the Yas Business team met with representatives from organisations including the…
TheBoardroom Africa has officially launched EMERGE, a new career development platform designed to help young African professionals access the skills, mentorship, networks and employment opportunities needed to build sustainable careers across the continent. Developed with support from the Mastercard Foundation, the platform brings together structured learning, leadership assessments, mentorship, peer networking, employer engagement and curated…
Cloudflare has announced the general availability of Precursor, a next-generation behavioral validation engine designed to help organizations detect and stop increasingly sophisticated automated bot traffic without disrupting legitimate users. Built directly on Cloudflare’s global edge network, Precursor continuously analyses user interactions throughout an entire browsing session rather than relying on traditional one-time security checks such…
TikTok has unveiled a series of new initiatives aimed at strengthening AI literacy, improving transparency around AI-generated content and enhancing protections against AI-generated spam as artificial intelligence becomes more integrated into digital platforms. Announced during the AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva, the new measures reflect TikTok’s ongoing commitment to helping users engage with…
Equatorial Guinea has taken another step in advancing its digital transformation agenda after state-owned telecommunications operator GETESA signed a strategic collaboration agreement with Huawei to modernise the country’s national telecommunications network. The agreement, signed in Malabo in the presence of Vice President Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue and senior government officials, marks the beginning of a…
INETCO has introduced INETCO BullzAI Investigate, a new AI-assisted fraud investigation solution designed to help banks and payment service providers accelerate fraud investigations, reduce false positives and improve operational efficiency while maintaining human oversight. The platform brings agentic AI into fraud case management by automatically triaging fraud alerts, analysing transaction data, prioritising high-risk cases and…
Madagascar has reached a major milestone in its digital transformation journey after successfully testing Direct-to-Cell satellite connectivity technology, becoming only the third African country to conduct a live trial after Kenya and Uganda. The demonstration was carried out by Airtel Madagascar in partnership with the Ministry of Digital Development, Posts and Telecommunications (MNDPT), with participation…
Ghana’s Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has assured employees of Ghana Digital Centres Ltd. (GDCL) that their jobs remain secure following the recent flooding incident that disrupted the company’s operations. Speaking during a meeting with the GDCL Board, management and staff, the minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment to protecting both…
The Gambia is set for a major boost in digital connectivity following the signing of a landmark Share Investment and Network Modernization Agreement between The Gambia Telecommunications Company Limited (GAMTEL) and YCELL Co. Ltd. The agreement will see YCELL acquire an 80% equity stake in GAMCEL while committing GMD 6.1 billion towards modernising the country’s…
AmiViz has announced a strategic partnership with Cyberhaven to expand access to advanced AI and data security solutions across the Middle East, helping organisations strengthen protection against evolving cyber threats in increasingly complex digital environments. The collaboration will see AmiViz distribute Cyberhaven’s Unified AI & Data Security Platform across key markets, including the UAE, Saudi…
