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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Africa offline... 2019 has civil rights groups worried
Organisations bemoan ongoing shutdowns in Zimbabwe, Sudan, DRC and Gabon.
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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.