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#KeepItOn in times of war: Sudan’s communications shutdown must be reversed urgently

We, the undersigned organizations and members of the #KeepItOn coalition — a global network of over 300 human rights organizations from 105 countries working to end internet shutdowns — urge the warring parties in Sudan to immediately end the disruption of internet access across the country.

‘AI will benefit Africa more than any other continent’ says Smart Africa’s Lacina Koné

Lacina Koné, Director General of Smart Africa, believes Africa can be a major player in the global digital economy. In an exclusive interview, he discusses three factors that will shape Africa’s digital future.

LITHA MZINYATI: How to achieve African digital sovereignty

The digital revolution presents Africa with an opportunity to emerge as a sovereign and innovative digital player on the global stage

Huawei accelerates rail’s digital makeover

JOHANNESBURG(CAJ News) – HUAWEI aims to accelerate digital transformation in the rail sector through its Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS) solution, 5G Digital Indoor System and Rail Cloud offerings.

GoGlobal Insights: 18 Chinese Companies Exploring African Opportunities

Africa has a population second only to Asia and a youthful demographic structure. For a long time, its potential has been underestimated by Chinese overseas enterprises and entrepreneurs.

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission Holds High-Level Retreat on Child Rights in West Africa

The ECOWAS Commission through the Directorate of Humanitarian and Social Affairs has organized a high-level retreat on advancing child rights in West Africa from October 10-13, 2023, in Lagos, Nigeria.  The objective of the retreat was to develop an ECOWAS Inter-Sectoral Strategic Plan for the promotion and protection of child rights in the sub-region towards enhancing their safety and well-being.

Africa’s ‘optimist-in-chief’ on the continent’s renaissance: ‘Don’t just believe me, believe the data’

In an exclusive interview, Akinwumi Adesina, head of the African Development Bank, says the outlook is good for a continent with the workers of the future and the best investment opportunities.

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