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GSMA warns of emerging global AI divide as 3.4 billion people remain offline

The GSMA has warned that the world risks creating a new divide between AI “haves” and “have-nots” unless urgent action is taken to make smartphones more affordable and expand meaningful access to mobile internet.

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Kenya expands digital literacy programme to 10,382 Junior Secondary Schools

Kenya has launched the second phase of its Digital Literacy Programme device rollout, targeting 10,382 Junior Secondary Schools across all 47 counties as the government intensifies efforts to strengthen digital education and prepare learners for an increa

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AfCFTA Chief calls for deeper continental integration to unlock Africa’s economic potential

African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretary-General Wamkele Mene has called for deeper continental economic integration, saying Africa’s transformation will depend on creating an integrated market that enables businesses to operate and compete

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Sierra Leone to showcase open-source software policy at UNGA 81

Sierra Leone will take its emerging open-source software agenda to the global stage at the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 81), as the country seeks to highlight how open-source technology can support affordable, secure and local

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ITU Secretary-General calls for inclusive AI as she joins TIME100 AI Impact Dinner

International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin has called for stronger global cooperation to ensure that the benefits of artificial intelligence are shared broadly, warning that countries and communities being left behi

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Ghana moves to align digital innovation policies through AEDIB 2.0 workshop

Ghana has taken steps to align its emerging digital entrepreneurship, science and technology policy instruments through a two-day validation and roadmap design workshop under the Africa-Europe Digital Innovation Bridge (AEDIB) 2.0 programme.

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Djibouti reaffirms commitment to responsible AI at UNESCO Global Forum

Djibouti is reaffirming its commitment to responsible, inclusive and development-oriented artificial intelligence (AI) as the country participates in the 4th UNESCO Global Forum on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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Côte d’Ivoire mobilises Africa for common position ahead of ITU PP-26

Côte d’Ivoire has called for a unified African position in global digital negotiations as the continent prepares for the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Plenipotentiary Conference 2026 (PP-26) in Doha.

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NCRST recognises top mathematics and science achievements across Namibia

The National Commission on Research, Science and Technology (NCRST) has recognised outstanding learners, teachers, schools and regions for their achievements in mathematics and science at its 2026 Mathematics and Science Promotional Programmes Awards Cere

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OMCo and CRTS sign partnership agreement to enhance infrastructure monitoring

OMCo S.A. and Morocco’s Royal Centre for Remote Sensing in Space (CRTS) have signed a partnership and cooperation agreement aimed at enhancing surveillance and monitoring of infrastructure operated by OMCo, including the GME gas pipeline.

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