Technology

UN adopts first global artificial intelligence resolution

The UN has adopted the first nonbinding resolution on artificial intelligence to safeguard personal data.

Turkish satellite firms showcase products at world’s largest conference

The conference in Washington brought together the world’s largest satellite producers and operators, as the event shapes the future of the industry.

Ghana expects internet cable repair to take at least five weeks

Damage on subsea cables are causing internet outages across West and Central Africa.

Major internet outage hits West and Central Africa

A major internet outage has hit West and Central Africa after undersea cables reported failures.

Cameroon hosts conference on artificial intelligence

The event is aimed at assessing the state of readiness of African media for using AI and develop strategies for its responsible adoption.

Türkiye attracts $700M in early-stage tech investments in 2023

Turkish Presidency’s Investment Office says that approximately 10 percent of all investments in Türkiye’s technology sector are directed towards fintech initiatives.

Türkiye attracts $700M in early-stage tech investments in 2023

Turkish Presidency’s Investment Office says that approximately 10 percent of all investments in Türkiye’s technology sector are directed towards fintech initiatives.

Guinea junta lifts months-long internet restrictions

The military had said the internet restrictions were needed because of a security "problem".

Senegal hit by mobile internet shutdown amid tensions

Mobile internet shutdown has become a common response to curb mobilisation and communication via social networks,

Senegal blocks mobile internet access amid political uncertainty

The authorities say the measure was taken due to ''dissemination of several hateful and subversive messages.''

Elderly care: How a dying father inspired a Gabonese start-up

Ayiky Care, a start-up that assists the elderly in Gabon, is showing the way to a continent that needs geriatric care services on a large scale to cater to a growing population of the old and infirm.

Türkiye’s new communications satellite to expand coverage to over 5B people

India, Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia to join Turkish satellite coverage area at end of June with launch of Turksat 6A, encompassing 65 percent of the world’s population.

Live Updates: Israeli shelling disrupts telecommunications in Gaza — operator

Israel's war on Gaza — now in its 98th day — has so far killed at least 23,708 Palestinians and wounded 60,005, officials say, as Tel Aviv's aerial bombardment and land invasion fuels a humanitarian catastrophe in the ti

Guinea restricts internet over 'security problem'

Guinea has said regular internet disruptions have been occasioned by the government's response to a "security problem."

Tanzania's homegrown technology for dental care

Dental health is a burgeoning problem in Africa. Fortunately, some enterprising youth in Tanzania have devised a way to produce artificial teeth quickly and more affordably.