Cameroon bets on AI to drive digital transformation

Cameroon intends to achieve digital independence by developing its data centre ecosystem.

The country is actively seeking membership in the Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams, which would strengthen its integration into global cybersecurity networks.

Chad and Cameroon will work together closely to advance a shared vision of the region's digital future.

The move follows repeated customer complaints about frequent optic fibre cuts, service disruptions, poor and unsteady internet speeds.

The company has begun operations in both countries as part of its ambition to provide mobility solutions in emerging markets.

The project intends to replace ageing equipment from 2012, increasing the efficiency and reliability of voter registration nationally ahead of the 2025 election.

Camtel will provide the health ministry with secure internet connectivity, interconnection of health sites, mobile and landline telephony services.

The telco claims insiders with knowledge of infrastructure layouts, vulnerabilities, and timetables are allegedly assisting in disrupting the fibre network.

Civil society in Yaounde raised the alarm, claiming that the situation has become extremely worrying as the central African country prepares for a presidential election.

The amount to be recovered is owing to outstanding licence fees and various unpaid financial penalties that date back several years.

The Cameroon Court of Appeal cancels a garnishee order on MTN’s bank accounts.

The government has been in a race to implement digital platforms across several ministries to simplify user processes and improve transaction transparency.