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African cybersecurity leaders convene in Rabat to strengthen continental cyber resilience
2+ hour, 11+ min ago (249+ words) Senior government officials, executives and cybersecurity experts from across Africa have gathered in Rabat, Morocco, for the African Network of Cybersecurity Authorities (ANCA) Executive Leadership Program in Cybersecurity, a high-level initiative aimed at strengthening cyber resilience and digital security leadership…...
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18+ hour, 27+ min ago (155+ words) The agreement was formalized between SMART Zambia " E-Government Division and Huawei at the 2026 Zambia Mobile Congress held in Lusaka. The partnership will support the deployment of cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure across all 25 government ministries, marking a significant step in…...
UNOOSA opens applications for International Workshop on AI-enabled space weather in South Korea
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (226+ words) The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) has opened applications for the UN/Republic of Korea Workshop on the International Space Weather Initiative (ISWI), scheduled to take place in Seoul, Republic of Korea, from September 7 to 11, 2026. The workshop…...
Benin appoints Mahuna Akplogan as Minister for Digital Transformation and Innovation with responsibility for National AI Strategy
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (177+ words) Benin has appointed Mahuna Akplogan as Minister of Digital Transformation and Innovation, entrusting him with responsibility for the country's National Artificial Intelligence Strategy as part of the newly constituted government under President Romuald Wadagni. The appointment aligns with President Wadagni's…...
Nigeria Data Protection Commission launches Technical Drill to enhance data protection
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (310+ words) The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has flagged off a Technical and Organisational Measures (TOMs) Drill aimed at strengthening data protection and cybersecurity practices among Information Technology administrators across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the Federal Government. The initiative…...
CRAN participates in ITU WP 5 D meetings in Geneva ahead of WRC-27 Preparations
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (171+ words) The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) is participating in the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Working Party 5 D (WP 5 D) meetings taking place in Geneva, Switzerland, from 27 May to 5 June 2026, as part of preparations for the upcoming World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC…...
Nigeria and African Union explore expanded cooperation on digital infrastructure and AI development
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (285+ words) Tech Review Africa Nigeria and African Union explore expanded cooperation on digital infrastructure and AI development By: Nana Appiah Acquaye Nigeria has held high-level discussions with the African Union Commission on strengthening continental collaboration in digital infrastructure development, artificial intelligence…...
UN launches AI Governance for Humanity Lab in Valencia
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (215+ words) The United Nations Office for Digital and Emerging Technologies has launched the AI Governance for Humanity Lab in Valencia, Spain, marking a new step in efforts to strengthen international cooperation on artificial intelligence governance. The sessions examined how different AI…...
Uganda ICT Innovation Hub partners DASUNS to promote disability-inclusive digital innovation
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (160+ words) The National ICT Innovation Hub has entered into a partnership with the Diversity Ability Support Network System (DASUNS) through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at advancing disability-inclusive innovation within Uganda's digital ecosystem. The agreement is intended to…...
Cabinet Secretary for Communications William Kabogo calls for global cooperation on AI cybersecurity risks
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (113+ words) By:" Kanto Kai Okanta Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications and the Digital Economy William Kabogo "made the remarks during the G7+ dialogue on cybersecurity challenges posed by artificial intelligence held in Paris. William Kabogo "stated that while AI presents significant opportunities…...