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Togo examines governance, cybersecurity and infrastructure reforms at Council of Ministers meeting

Togolese President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé has chaired a meeting of the Council of Ministers during which the government examined a series of draft decrees aimed at advancing structural reforms across governance, cybersecurity, public administration, a

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Nigeria launches National AI Scaling Hub and shared compute infrastructure to accelerate innovation

Nigeria has launched the Nigeria AI Scaling Hub (NAISH) and a national shared compute infrastructure aimed at expanding access to artificial intelligence resources and accelerating the development of AI-driven solutions across the country.

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Senegal’s Telecommunications Minister engages Expresso Senegal

Senegal’s Minister of Telecommunications and Digital Affairs, Samba Diouf, has continued his engagement with key industry stakeholders through a working visit to Expresso Senegal, where discussions focused on the future of the telecommunications sector an

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UNDP Ghana and Samsung support Mobile Circularity Hackathon winners to scale innovation solutions

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Ghana, in partnership with Samsung Mobile, has announced continued support for winners of the Mobile Circularity Hackathon as they transition from ideation to solution scaling.

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Somalia accedes to IMSO Protocol and Amending Agreement

The Federal Republic of Somalia has acceded to the Protocol on the Privileges and Immunities of the International Mobile Satellite Organization (IMSO) and its Amending Agreement, reinforcing the international legal framework that supports the organization

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Sierra Leone concludes SIYB Training to boost entrepreneurship support ecosystem

Sierra Leone has concluded the Start and Improve Your Business (SIYB) Training of Trainers programme aimed at strengthening the country's entrepreneurship support ecosystem through enhanced business development capacity.

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United Nations acknowledges Open Source as key driver of digital transformation at Open Source Week

The United Nations has underscored the growing importance of open-source technologies in advancing innovation, digital sovereignty, and international collaboration during the Open Source Program Offices (OSPOs) for Good Day held as part of the United Nati

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OPEC Fund honors three innovators with 2026 Annual Award for Development

Three organizations advancing solutions in renewable energy, food security, and climate resilience have been recognized with the 2026 OPEC Fund Annual Award for Development, receiving a combined US$800,000 in funding during the OPEC Fund Development Forum

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World Meteorological Organization concludes 80th Executive Council Meeting with call for stronger gl...

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has concluded its 80th Executive Council session, with Secretary-General Celeste Saulo emphasizing the need to strengthen the organization’s capacity to respond to growing global weather and climate challenges.

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South Africa strengthens health technology ties as Deputy President Mashatile visits Mindray in Chin...

South Africa’s Deputy President Paul Mashatile and his delegation have undertaken a guided tour of Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics’ facilities in Shenzhen, where they were introduced to advanced medical technologies and artificial intelligence solutions a

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