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Tech & Science
Tech & Science
Tech & Science
Tech & Science
Africa
Benin has signed key cooperation agreements to expand digital inclusion and modernize access to government services, focusing on cybersecurity, digital identity, and public service digitization. These partnerships aim to position the country as a regional leader in trusted digital infrastructure and innovation.
Professor Hassan Ammor, Director of the Technology Innovation Center at Mohammedia School of Engineers, won a silver medal at the Silicon Valley International Invention Festival (SVIIF 2025) held in Santa Clara, California, from August 8 to 10. He is the first Arab and African researcher to receive this honor.
Rwanda has launched a new data science initiative designed to empower its policymakers by enhancing their ability to make informed decisions. The program aims to integrate advanced data analysis into governance, enabling more effective policy development, monitoring, and implementation. This initiative reflects Rwanda's ongoing commitment to leveraging technology and innovation for sustainable development and improved public administration.
Orange plans to use OpenAI's AI models to support African languages, aiming to bridge the digital divide. The company will fine-tune these models using local language data and offer them for free to governments and public authorities.
A Nigerian court has fined 21 foreign nationals ₦1 million each for cybercrime offenses. After the sentencing, the court also ordered their immediate deportation. The decision is part of Nigeria’s ongoing efforts to combat international cybercrime and protect its digital space from foreign interference.
Patro Uganda, a fast-growing digital media platform, is capturing the attention of Uganda’s youth by delivering timely, authentic, and engaging content across entertainment, politics, sports, and global affairs. With over 2 million social media followers and a bold, youthful voice, it is quickly becoming a leading hub for news and trends in the country.
