Africa's young people won't be remembered as the generation that encountered artificial intelligence. They will be remembered as the generation that decided what Africa would do with it. Across Nairobi, Lagos, Accra, and Kigali, a new kind of technologist is emerging — not importing tools built for Silicon Valley problems, but building AI systems trained on African languages, African datasets, and African realities.
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Cameroon is advancing its digital transformation with a major push on connectivity and cybersecurity. On January 21, 2026, CAMTEL and Commercial Bank-Cameroun (CBC) signed a 44.884 billion FCFA financing agreement to fund the first phase of the Mobile Network Expansion (MNE) project. The initiative aims to densify, desaturate, and extend the country’s mobile network, improving […]
Orange Côte d’Ivoire has introduced Orange Sat, a satellite-based internet service aimed at improving connectivity across the country, particularly in remote and underserved areas beyond the reach of existing 4G and fibre networks. The new solution is part of the company’s broader digital inclusion strategy and targets so-called “white areas” where traditional infrastructure is difficult […]
X has announced new restrictions on its AI tool, Grok, following widespread criticism over its use in creating sexualised deepfake images of real people. Under the new measures, Grok will no longer be able to edit images of real individuals to show them in revealing clothing in countries where such content is illegal. The platform […]