DRC: Bridging the digital divide – a credit scheme to provide low-cost smartphones to Congolese people
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, owning a smartphone remains an unattainable luxury for a large majority of the population....
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Burkina Faso: Over 9 billion CFA francs to boost digital development and infrastructure projects by 2026
The Burkinabe government is committing over 9 billion CFA francs to accelerate structural projects in 2026 a decision that reflects...
Togo: The Ministry of Foreign affairs is committed to digital transformation
In Togo, the digital transformation of public administration continues apace. After the ministries of energy and tourism, it is now...
Burkina Faso moves technical IT approvals fully online
Burkina Faso is accelerating its march toward administrative modernization. Starting April 1, all applications for technical IT approvals (ATI) must...
Togo updates national research and innovation policy for 2021-2030
Togo is embarking on a new phase in strengthening its scientific system with the updating of the National Research and...
Togo: The DMI platform, a new strategic weapon in the fight against food fraud
Togo has marked a new milestone in its pursuit of economic modernization and citizen protection with the launch of the...
Burkina Faso launches digital platform to archive progressive revolution
Burkinabe authorities officially inaugurated a new digital tool on Friday in the capital dedicated to preserving and disseminating archives related...
Burkina Faso launches “Digital Huts” to connect rural communities
On Thursday, February 19, the Burkinabe government inaugurated the first "digital huts" in the villages of Doufiguisso and Lemnogo. This...
Egypt moves to regulate children’s social media access
Egypt’s parliament is drafting legislation to regulate children’s use of social media platforms, responding to a call from President Abdel...
Burkina Faso: Inauguration of sovereign data centres to secure sensitive government data
On Friday, January 23, 2026, in Ouagadougou, Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo presided over the official inauguration of the...
