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Urgent call to restore telecoms in war-torn Sudan

Nearly 100 humanitarian organisations appeal for return of telecommunications and internet services in Sudan as the war rages on.
Cape Town correspondent
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eBook: Taking the pulse of major sanctions lists

Throughout 2022, governments and international organisations imposed and enforced sanctions targeting countries, entities and individuals engaging in activities that threatened international peace and security.
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Jun 2, 2023

Five African countries ‘backtrack’ on UN Internet pledge

Sudan, Burkina Faso, Mauritania, Somalia, and Nigeria had a total of 16 internet shutdowns or restrictions after they committed to the 2021 UN resolution.
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Feb 20, 2023

Digitisation essential for African SMEs to survive economic hardship

Microsoft Africa executive Gerald Maithya underscores the relevance of digital tools and the internet.
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Feb 2, 2022

ITU unveils AI platform to hasten community development

The platform will stimulate cooperation across borders to foster impactful partnerships in the field of AI.
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Oct 11, 2021

UN, ITU tap into AI tech to improve road safety globally

Artificial intelligence will be vital in helping reduce the number of deaths on roads, especially in developing countries, says the United Nations.
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Sep 14, 2021

UN launches data portal to measure Africa’s progress on SDGs

Africa UN Data for Development Platform will serve as a one-stop-shop repository.
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Jan 17, 2019

Africa offline... 2019 has civil rights groups worried

Organisations bemoan ongoing shutdowns in Zimbabwe, Sudan, DRC and Gabon.
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Jul 23, 2018

Rwanda stands out for mobile broadband coverage

UN report refers to local access competition, wholesale PPP interventions and regulated market.
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Africa has little cause for celebration as the Web turns 29

As the world toasts the internet's birthday, the continent must concede that it continues to play catch-up in providing access to the internet and attracting more users.
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Limited research investment hinders Africa's tech SDGs

Africa spends less than 0.5% of its GDP on research and development, according to UN report.
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UN intervenes again as Cameroon online lockdown continues

Global organisation says it will continue to facilitate dialogue to ensure the internet is restored in the North-West and South-West regions of the country.