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Nigeria’s Bosun Tijani withdraws from ITU Deputy Secretary-General race

Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr ‘Bosun Tijani, has withdrawn his candidacy for the position of Deputy Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), saying he will remain focused on deliverin

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Senegal Space Agency and LEOBLUE sign MoU on satellite-based early warning systems

The Senegalese Agency for Space Studies (ASES) and French technology company LEOBLUE have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop satellite and stratospheric balloon-based systems capable of delivering early warnings and real-time informatio

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ITU highlights satellite connectivity as key to universal digital access

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has highlighted the growing importance of satellite connectivity in achieving universal and meaningful connectivity, particularly for remote, rural and mountainous communities.

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Nine Togolese EdTech startups complete accelerated e-learning incubation

Nine Togolese EdTech startups have completed an accelerated incubation programme focused on e-learning, as part of efforts to strengthen local digital skills and build a stronger education technology ecosystem in Togo.

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Rwanda, UNESCO discuss cooperation in education, science and cultural heritage

Rwandan President Paul Kagame has met UNESCO Director-General Khaled El-Enany in Paris to discuss strengthening cooperation between Rwanda and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

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AFCAC calls for action to turn Africa’s aviation commitments into results

The African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) has called for stronger implementation of continental aviation commitments, saying Africa’s future aviation growth will depend on moving from policy declarations to practical action that expands connectivity,

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France and African space agencies deepen cooperation on space sovereignty and development

France and African space agencies are exploring deeper cooperation to strengthen space sovereignty, technical capacity and private-sector development across the continent as African countries expand their space programmes.

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Namibia launches harmonised government communication strategy for 2026–2030

Namibia’s Ministry of Information and Communication Technology has launched the Harmonised Government Communication Strategy 2026–2030 and the Government Corporate Brand Identity Manual to strengthen consistency, credibility and coordination in government

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Bank of Ghana Governor calls for modern monetary policy frameworks to withstand global uncertainty

Bank of Ghana Governor Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama has called for the modernisation of monetary policy frameworks to enable central banks to respond more effectively to an increasingly uncertain global economic environment.

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ProVision Sight Africa wins WITIA Pitch competition with Kenya-built assistive technology vision

Kenyan assistive technology startup ProVision Sight Africa has won the pitch competition at the annual Women In Technology and Innovation Africa (WITIA) conference, earning recognition for its efforts to develop inclusive technology for people living with

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