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Egypt assumes chairmanship of WSIS Forum 2026, commits to enhancing global digital cooperation

Egypt has officially assumed the chairmanship of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Forum 2026, with Minister of Communications and Information Technology Dr. Raafat Hendy taking over from South Africa during the Forum’s opening session in

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Uganda drives digital infrastructure project to support AFCON PAMOJA 2027 preparations

Uganda’s National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U) has convened a stakeholder coordination meeting to advance the implementation of the Real Time Monitoring Centre (RTMC) National Backbone Infrastructure Connectivity Project, a key digital

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Kenya emphasises digital inclusion strategy and AI readiness at WSIS Ministerial Roundtable in Genev...

Kenya has emphasised the need for deliberate policy action to address global digital inequality, with Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications and The Digital Economy, Hon. William Kabogo Gitau, stressing that artificial intelligence (AI) alone w

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WSIS Prizes 2026 celebrate global digital innovation and people-centred technology solutions

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has celebrated the winners and champions of the WSIS Prizes 2026, recognising outstanding initiatives that demonstrate the power of technology and human creativity in advancing inclusive digital development.

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Nigeria promotes AfCFTA, digital trade and innovation agenda at WIPO Assemblies

Nigeria’s Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, has held high-level engagements on the sidelines of the 68th World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Assemblies, advancing discussions on the implementation of the African C

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CTO leadership drives global digital policy conversations at WSIS Forum 2026

The Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation (CTO) has played a key role in shaping global digital policy discussions at the 2026 World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Forum, with its leadership contributing to high-level sessions focused on

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WSIS Forum 2026 exhibition showcases global digital innovations as ITU begins new chapter toward 203...

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has officially inaugurated the WSIS Forum 2026 Exhibition, bringing together more than 40 global stakeholders to showcase digital innovations and technologies shaping the future of the information society.

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Uganda calls for greater participation of developing countries in shaping global AI policies at Inau...

Uganda has called for greater participation of developing countries in shaping global artificial intelligence (AI) policies, standards and systems during the inaugural United Nations Global Dialogue on AI Governance held in Geneva, Switzerland.

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EthSwitch explores Huawei partnership on AI and China payment connectivity as Ethiopia accelerates d...

Ethiopia's national payment switch, EthSwitch, is exploring expanded cooperation with Huawei on artificial intelligence, payment infrastructure and cross-border payment connectivity with China, as the country seeks to strengthen the technological backbone

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Africa-focused Telecel named among bidders for TalkTalk Wholesale Arm

Telecel Group is among bidders competing to acquire TalkTalk Telecom Group’s wholesale telecommunications business, people familiar with the matter said.

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