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Last September 13, Guinea's Water and Electricity Regulatory Authority (AREE) launched an AfDB-funded electronic management project in Conakry. The project, funded to the tune of $401,300, will modernize electricity regulation, improve decision-making thanks to real-time data, and encourage private-sector involvement through transparent information.
The decree-law no. 2023-17 of March 11, 2023, governing cybersecurity in Tunisia and setting out the missions and operating structures of the National Cybersecurity Agency (ANCS), came into force on Monday, September 11.
Placed under the authority of the Ministry of Communication Technologies, the new agency will be responsible, among other things, for supervising the security of the information and communication systems of public and private companies in the national cyberspace.
The 7th edition of the Internet Governance Forum-Chad (IGF -Chad) will be held on Saturday, September 16 in N'djamena under the theme "Quality of service (QoS) of mobile networks in Chad and the consumer experience: measurement and improvement".
As in previous years, participants will discuss issues and opportunities linked to the responsible and secure use of the Internet in the country.
Last week, Nigerian crypto company Nestcoin announced the completion of a $1.9 million funding round. The proceeds from this round will help set up Onboard Wallet, a non-custodial crypto wallet that will enable users to transfer funds directly to a bank account without going through a centralized exchange.
On Sunday, September 10, Algerian hydrocarbons company Sonatrach announced the launch of "SPEAKUP", a national platform to report and deal with internal corruption.
According to the company's press release, "SPEAKUP" enables employees, partners, customers, and other stakeholders to securely report serious illegal or illicit acts that violate enforceable laws and regulations, as well as violations of Sonatrach's anti-corruption policy and code of conduct.
Last Wednesday, Nigerian digital free-zone builder Itana announced it secured $2 million in a pre-seed round led by global venture capitalists LocalGlobe, Amplo, Pronomos Capital, and Future Africa.
The proceeds will support Itana’s efforts to improve the business environment, encourage foreign direct investment, and boost employment in Nigeria.
The National Employers Council of Mali (Conseil national du patronat du Mali-CNPM) will organize the first edition of Salon international du développement accéléré du numérique (SIDAN) in Bamako next November 28-30.
The event, under the theme "Digital Sovereignty and Technological Progress: Vision and Strategies," aims to enable stakeholders in the tech industry to discuss digital issues and the contribution of the digital to the development of Mali.
Last September 5, Le Cercle Africain de Cybersécurité (CAC), a regional association aimed at enhancing cybersecurity in Africa, was launched in response to the new cyber threats facing the continent.
The CAC brings together cybersecurity/cyberdefense professionals, government representatives, cybersecurity business leaders, lawyers, and academics. It aims to encourage digital security initiatives, develop a cybersecurity culture and raise awareness on the threats that could impede countries’ economic growth.
From November 15 to 17, 2023, Dakar, the capital of Senegal, will host the first edition of "This is Africa Digital," an event dedicated to the digitalization of Africa.
According to the organizers, the event will bring together key industry players to explore the opportunities offered by digitization in Africa.
Cameroon's Minister of Posts and Telecommunications, Minette Libom Li Likeng, recently announced the Cameroon Digital Week.
The event, to be held in Yaoundé from October 16 to 20, aims to highlight the country’s digital ambitions for its private and public sectors.
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Guinea intends to digitize its public administration, Minister of Posts, Telecommunications and Digital Economy, Ousmane Gaoual Diallo (photo, left), recently announced on social media.
According to the official, the government will invest $10 million to create a database and implement a Digital Territorial Development Plan, with the support of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP).
In Tunisia, legal actions will be taken against those who publish fake news on the Internet, the Ministries of Justice, the Interior, and Information Technology announced in a joint press release issued last August 23. The aim is to combat social media crimes and to dissuade the authors of fake news. "Anyone who contributes to or participates in the publication of a website or page subject to judicial control, in any way whatsoever, inside or outside Tunisian territory, is exposed," reads the press release.
Last Wednesday, the United Nations World Food Program (WFP) and the Government of Lesotho launched a GIS (Geospatial Information System) platform to improve evidence-based decision-making on national concerns and overall governance.
The $1.1 million initiative was undertaken as part of efforts to strengthen government capacity on a wide range of issues, including territorial planning, early warning, food and nutrition security monitoring, vulnerability assessment, and analysis.
On Monday, June 5, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the European Commission announced a digital health partnership to establish a global digital certification system. The system aims to enhance international health security.
According to a joint statement from the two parties, this global system will help facilitate mobility and protect citizens around the world against current and future health threats, including pandemics.