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South Africa withdraws Draft National AI Policy over fictitious references

South Africa has withdrawn its Draft National Artificial Intelligence Policy following revelations that the document contained fictitious references, prompting concerns over its credibility and integrity.

Nigeria hosts nine countries for cross-regional data protection peer exchange

Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) is hosting a cross-regional data protection peer exchange visit involving nine countries, in collaboration with the World Bank and Smart Africa, as part of efforts to strengthen privacy governance across the conti

MTN Rwanda engages Ministry of Environment on sustainability and climate priorities

MTN Rwanda has held discussions with Rwanda’s Ministry of Environment to strengthen collaboration on sustainability initiatives and climate action.

Ethiopia reviews Draft Cybersecurity Proclamation to protect critical infrastructure

Ethiopia’s House of Peoples’ Representatives is reviewing a Draft Cybersecurity Proclamation aimed at strengthening the protection of critical infrastructure against growing cyber threats.

Ooredoo Algeria recognised for Sustainable Territorial Innovation at CSR Awards 2026

Ooredoo Algeria has been awarded in the “Resilience and Sustainable Territorial Innovation” category at the CSR Awards Algeria 2026, held during the 2nd edition of the Algerian Forum for Corporate Social Responsibility.

Nigeria announces bid to retain ITU Council seat for 2027–2030 term

Nigeria has formally announced its candidature to retain its seat on the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Council for the 2027–2030 term, reinforcing its commitment to global digital governance and connectivity development.

Smart Africa supports Eswatini in developing National Data Policy

Smart Africa is supporting the Kingdom of Eswatini in the development of its National Data Policy through a high-level workshop held in Mbabane.

Ericsson hosts Zambian delegation in Stockholm

Ericsson has hosted a high-level delegation from Zambia at its studio in Stockholm, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen collaboration on digital transformation initiatives.

Angola deploys ANGOSAT-2 connectivity to border areas through startup-led initiative

Angola has expanded digital connectivity to remote border regions through a satellite-based initiative leveraging the ANGOSAT-2 platform.

Kenya and Gambia hold discussions on research and innovation financing

Kenya’s Principal Secretary for the State Department for Science, Research and Innovation, Shaukat Abdulrazak, has held discussions with a delegation from The Gambia aimed at strengthening collaboration in science, technology, and innovation (STI).

Nigeria hosts nine countries for cross-regional data protection peer exchange

MTN Rwanda engages Ministry of Environment on sustainability and climate priorities

Ethiopia reviews Draft Cybersecurity Proclamation to protect critical infrastructure

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South Africa withdraws Draft National AI Policy over fictitious references

Nigeria hosts nine countries for cross-regional data protection peer exchange

MTN Rwanda engages Ministry of Environment on sustainability and climate priorities

Ethiopia reviews Draft Cybersecurity Proclamation to protect critical infrastructure

Ooredoo Algeria recognised for Sustainable Territorial Innovation at CSR Awards 2026

Nigeria announces bid to retain ITU Council seat for 2027–2030 term

Smart Africa supports Eswatini in developing National Data Policy

Ericsson hosts Zambian delegation in Stockholm

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