Gebeya and Matsuo Institute Connect Japan’s AI Ecosystem with Africa’s Future Innovators.

Pan-African AI company Gebeya Inc. and Japan’s Matsuo Institute have launched a strategic collaboration aimed at expanding practical artificial intelligence learning and cross-border innovation between Africa and Japan. The partnership combines Matsuo Institute’s expertise in AI education and research with Gebeya’s Dala Studio, an AI-powered platform that enables users to build digital products without traditional…

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CAMTEL Explores Digital Transformation Partnership with Amazon Web Services.

CAMTEL has begun discussions with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to explore collaboration opportunities that could accelerate Cameroon’s digital transformation through advanced technologies and digital infrastructure. The state-owned telecommunications operator recently hosted a high-level AWS Africa delegation, represented by Raya Nassar and Terrence Naidoo, for a working session focused on identifying potential areas of cooperation. The…

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Algeria Launches National Digital Services to Strengthen Digital Sovereignty.

Algeria has inaugurated the Algerian National Center for Digital Services, marking a major milestone in the country’s efforts to strengthen digital sovereignty and accelerate the modernization of its national digital infrastructure. The inauguration was led by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune and attended by senior government and military officials, highlighting the strategic importance of the initiative to…

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Solly Malatsi Addresses Parliament on Starlink and Resolve Communications.

South Africa’s Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Solly Malatsi, has defended his engagement with ICT stakeholders, stating that government policy on equity equivalent investment programmes and Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite operators was developed independently and aligns with both the Democratic Alliance’s 2024 election manifesto and the Government of National Unity’s Medium Term Development…

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Gabon Opens First Tier III Datacenter to Strengthen Digital Sovereignty.

Gabon has strengthened its digital transformation journey with the inauguration of its first Tier III international-standard datacenter, a major milestone in advancing the country’s digital sovereignty. Officially inaugurated on July 4, 2026, under the leadership of President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, the facility reflects Gabon’s growing commitment to treating digital infrastructure as a strategic national…

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African Pushes for Stronger Voice in Global AI Governance.

Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame will co-chair the newly launched AI for Good Global Commission alongside Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff, marking a significant milestone for Africa’s role in shaping the future of artificial intelligence. The commission brings together governments, technology companies and multilateral organisations to promote equitable AI development, strengthen global cooperation and bridge the digital…

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Microsoft Launches Frontier Company with $2.5 Billion AI Investment.

Microsoft has unveiled Microsoft Frontier Company, a new operating business backed by a $2.5 billion investment to accelerate enterprise AI adoption and help organizations achieve measurable business outcomes through large-scale AI transformation. As part of the initiative, Microsoft will embed 6,000 industry specialists and AI engineers within customer organizations to co-design, deploy and continuously optimize…

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