The Republic of Congo has allocated a substantial 800 million CFA francs (approximately $1.3 million) to support the operations and initiatives of its National Cybersecurity Agency (ANSSI). This strategic investment is a clear reflection of the government's strong commitment to strengthening the nation’s cybersecurity infrastructure, safeguarding valuable digital assets, and effectively mitigating the growing range of cyber threats.
Morocco is gearing up to launch a tender for 5G bandwidth, attracting interest from China's Huawei and leading Western firms.
The Namibian government has allocated N$20 million in seed funding to launch NAM-CSIRT, a crucial initiative designed to strengthen the country's cybersecurity framework.
In a significant legislative move, Uganda's Parliament is advocating for the implementation of a single-SIM policy that could revolutionize the way Ugandans connect and conduct transactions. The proposed initiative will allow users to seamlessly make calls and carry out financial transactions across multiple mobile networks, thereby reducing the existing need for multiple SIM cards.
The highly anticipated launch of 5G technology is set to significantly strengthen Egypt’s ICT sector, drive greater competitiveness, and attract increased investment into its digital economy. According to several reports, Egypt is on track to roll out 5G by 2025, with the promise of providing faster internet speeds, lower latency, and a more reliable network experience.
Botswana has successfully launched its first satellite, BOTSAT-1, marking its entry into the growing list of African nations leveraging space technology.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Minister of Communications and Information Technology Dr. Amr Talaat, and Military Academy Director Lieutenant-General Ashraf Zahir to discuss the “Digilians” initiative.
The Nigerian government has announced plans to build 7,000 telecom towers across rural areas to improve connectivity. Speaking at the International Submarine Cable Resilience Summit in Abuja, Dr. Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, confirmed that the Federal Executive Council (FEC) approved the initiative as part of a broader effort to close the digital divide.
UNESCO and Ghana have launched a groundbreaking collaboration to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) in transforming key sectors such as digital education, healthcare, agribusiness, and culture while advancing efforts to establish a centralized data system.
While Ivorian telecom operators are required to ensure nationwide coverage, some areas remain underserved. To bridge this gap, the government has intensified pressure as part of its digital transformation agenda.
