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By Marguerite Ndongo — Journalist
Category: Tech
Free digital skill training in Togo 2026
Lomé is rapidly emerging as a leading technology hub in West Africa, driven by the country’s growing digital transformation and innovative education initiatives. With free or low-cost programs like École 42 and Data Lab, aspiring […]
Atlanta e-sinistre la nouvelle plateforme digitale d’Atlanta Assurance Côte d’Ivoire
Atlanta Assurance Côte d’Ivoire, filiale de Holmarcom Finance Company, déploie une nouvelle plateforme digitale dédiée à la gestion des sinistres. Cette solution vise à réduire les délais de traitement et à optimiser l’expérience client, dans […]
Space forum africa 2026: how space technology powers african economies
In Lomé, Space Forum Africa 2026 shifted perspectives. From July 28 to 30, policymakers, researchers, investors, and innovators convened to explore a groundbreaking idea: space technologies are no longer confined to observation—they now fuel productivity, […]
Niger advances digital cooperation at Bamako’s SENUMA 2026
BAMAKO, July 31, 2026 — Digital transformation is steadily becoming a central pillar of collaboration among Sahelian nations. Here in Bamako, Niger is actively participating in the fourth annual Mali Digital Week (SENUMA), an event […]
AI uncovers weaknesses in HAWK and reduced AES encryption algorithms
Anthropic’s Frontier Red Team has published findings on two cryptographic algorithms: HAWK and a reduced version of AES. While the discoveries are concerning, they do not pose an immediate threat to current systems. However, they […]
Anthropic’s claude mythos uncovers potential mathematical flaws in AES encryption research
⚡ In Brief 1Researchers at Anthropic leveraged their AI, Claude Mythos, to target a scaled-down iteration of AES encryption. 2This particular AES version is not in active use for real-world applications, ensuring no current data […]
Secure digital tools for Cameroon’s president to work remotely
In today’s digital age, accessing files from abroad, communicating with teams, and approving administrative documents is technically feasible for most professionals. Yet when it comes to the head of state, remote governance cannot rely on […]
Côte d’Ivoire strengthens digital trust with national public key infrastructure
The landscape of cybersécurité en Côte d’Ivoire is undergoing a significant structural advancement. Ivorian authorities have officially inaugurated the national Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), a system designed to issue and manage electronic certificates crucial for […]
Camtel and AWS explore cloud and AI partnership in Cameroon
The meeting took place in Yaoundé between the leadership of Camtel and a delegation from Amazon Web Services (AWS) focused on the African market. Judith Yah Sunday, CEO of the Cameroonian public operator, met with […]
Digital education transformation in Côte d’Ivoire
Côte d’Ivoire’s Education Future: Digital Innovation Takes Center Stage at JOURIE 2026 The Journées ouvertes pour l’utilisation de la recherche et de l’innovation en éducation (JOURIE 2026), a landmark event focused on reshaping Côte d’Ivoire’s […]
Côte d’Ivoire welcomes starlink to bridge digital divide in rural areas
Starlink has officially launched its commercial high-speed satellite internet service in Côte d’Ivoire, marking a significant step in the country’s digital transformation journey. SpaceX’s innovative satellite constellation received a provisional 12-month license from the Autorité […]