As connectivity providers, telecom operators based on the continent have a role to play in democratizing access to digital technology and promoting innovation. As an operator committed to the digital transformation of the country and more broadly in Africa, Orange Côte d'Ivoire has chosen, for the ninth year, to reward...
MainOne connects Senegal and Ivory Coast
MainOne, a company specializing in internet connectivity, is set to connect Senegal and Côte d'Ivoire to Europe via its submarine cable. As part of a strategic partnership signed with Orange and its West African subsidiaries (Sonatel and Orange Côte d'Ivoire), MainOne has confirmed that it will connect the telecom operator's...
Afrimarket ceases operations
Afrimarket, the e-commerce platform operating in French-speaking Africa, has officially announced its entry into receivership. Founded by Rania Belkhaia and Jeremy Stoss, Afrimarket has been operating since 2015 in five French-speaking African countries: Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal, Benin, Cameroon, and Mali. Despite the rise of the internet, the high penetration of...
DRC: launch of African Digital Story
On September 4, the President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Félix Tshisekedi, officially launched "African Digital Story," an event dedicated to open innovation in French-speaking Africa. Co-organized by Publicis and Kinshasa Digital, this regional event will take place successively in Brazzaville, Douala, Libreville, Lubumbashi, Cotonou, and finally Kinshasa on...
Paps and Wizall, the startups shaking up Africa
Africa can count on a rapidly growing network of startups. In recent years, the continent has seen the emergence of startups offering innovative solutions to local issues. Although funding levels are not yet on par with other regions of the world, the continent's potential is real. Driven by the digital...
Afric’up 2019: Smart Cities and Open Innovation in Africa
At the summit of heads of state held in Kigali on May 14, 2019, Tunisia was chosen to host Afric'Up, an event dedicated to African innovation and technology. Scheduled for September 24 and 25, Afric'Up will highlight innovation, entrepreneurship, and the promotion of African youth talent. The event is part...
Satellite telecommunications technology to strengthen connectivity in Africa
The World Bank recently published a report on Internet access in Africa, produced in collaboration with the International Telecommunication Union, the United Nations agency dedicated to information and communication technologies, and based on national household surveys. This survey also revealed the ten most connected countries in Africa. With Morocco and...
Facebook in the field of information
In Africa, Facebook wants to take responsibility for content with regard to the hundreds of millions of users on the continent. Encouraging freedom of expression while strengthening the security of the user community is the goal set by the web giant. A few months ago, Facebook announced the upcoming creation...
Heroines: Dakar welcomes the new generation of women leaders
Women occupy a prominent place on the African continent. Through their roles and actions, they are called upon to play an important part in the development of their countries. Although still largely underrepresented in the workforce, many African women are making their mark on a daily basis. With 24% of...
Cameroon: Société Générale expands its "Grow with Africa" program
Société Générale has a strong presence and is very active in Africa. It benefits from a long history and extensive geographical coverage on the continent. The group has been present for 100 years, operating in 18 countries with a network of 1,000 branches. More recently, Société Générale unveiled new ambitions...