The Orange Group has joined forces with NSIA, a player in the bancassurance sector, to launch Orange Bank Africa in the Ivorian economic capital of Abidjan. The official launch of Orange Bank Africa's commercial activities took place on July 23. Through this new entity, the major player in the continent's...
#BELIEVE IN ABOBO: digital technology serving the community
The omnipresence of the internet and social media in our daily lives has contributed to the creation of virtual communities. Initiated by institutions, companies, opinion leaders, and even citizens, these 2.0 communities exchange, interact, and collaborate online on common or socially engaged topics. Mobilized around a powerful hashtag, these communities...
Benin: HAAC seeks to clean up the online press sector
On July 7, Benin's High Authority for Audiovisual and Communication (HAAC) ruled in favor of banning online media from operating without authorization. With the advent of digital technology, the number of players in the online news field has multiplied. The Beninese authorities therefore wish to clean up and regulate the...
APPSAFRICA Innovation Awards: call for entries!
To celebrate innovation and mobile applications and raise the profile of tech players on the African continent, the AppsAfrica Innovation Awards event is officially launching its sixth edition with a call for entries. A true showcase for innovative Africa, the event is open to players, groups, companies, and startups that...
WIA Initiative – Meet the 54 women who won awards
More than just an international gathering, Women In Africa Initiative (WIA) is the first international platform for economic development and support for African women leaders and high-potential women. Created in 2016, WIA Initiative is chaired by Hafsat Abiola, a Nigerian activist for human rights, civil rights, and democracy. Convinced that...
JFD Africa: a digital edition organized on July 2
After the first edition of Digital Women's Day held on the African continent in Dakar, the event dedicated to women who are revolutionizing the world through digital technology will once again expand its influence on July 2. Organized on social media, JFD Africa will once again put African women in...
“10,000 Coders” webinar on artificial intelligence
Douglas Mbiandou, founder of the "10,000 Coders" project, is organizing a webinar (8 p.m. France time) inviting experts from the DATA, Artificial Intelligence, and Blockchain communities to raise awareness among African youth about artificial intelligence and its opportunities. Read also: Interview with Douglas Mbiandou, founder of Objis and 10,000 Coders...
Senegal officially establishes a National Digital Council
Senegal has established a new independent advisory body to support the growth of digital technology, the National Digital Council. On June 18, the Senegalese government set up the National Digital Council, which is responsible for defining major policy directions in the digital field. A total of 20 independent members representing...
DIGITAL AFRICA sets new directions for reviving the African economy
A few days ago, entrepreneur Karim SY announced his departure from Digital Africa. Today, the initiative is changing direction and committing to a resilient Africa. Read also: Karim Sy leaves Digital Africa Launched in 2018, Digital Africa is an initiative created to support digital innovation in Africa. Designed as a...