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Gabon Digital Week 2025 ignites national conversation on tech's role in progress The Gabon Digital Week, slated for October 26–30 in Libreville under the patronage of President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, has become the center of a heated debate. While supporters praise the event as a historic step toward technological sovereignty, skeptics are questioning the practical impact and inclusivity of the government's digital transformation agenda. The stakes are high—Gabon's economic future may hinge on the outcomes of this week-long gathering. The stakes couldn't be clearer: the Gabon Digital Week is more than just another conference. It's a national turning point where policy meets reality, and expectations are colliding with skepticism. From government corridors to university lecture hall...

In a high-profile presentation to the Gabonese Business Federation (FEG), attended by vice president of the government Hermann Immongault, stakeholders got their first look at Gabon Connect, a unified portal for administrative and financial procedures. The platform promises to streamline declarations, payments, and revenue tracking, but its rollout has already ignited discussion about its broader implications. Public debate heats up over digital reform The platform’s unveiling has triggered mixed reactions, with business leaders and policymakers weighing its potential to reshape Gabon’s public sector. Two key modules are at the center of attention: eEmployeur and TrésorPay, each designed to simplify long-standing bureaucratic hurdles. Eemployeur: a single window for payroll declarations ...

By Fati Seyni — Journalist

Lomé is fast becoming a leading technology hub in West Africa. With businesses rapidly adopting digital tools, opportunities to gain advanced training in web development, software engineering, data science, and artificial intelligence have never been more accessible. Whether you're a student, a career-changer, or a tech enthusiast, here's how to access free or low-cost training for the jobs of tomorrow. Why digital careers are the future The African tech sector is booming, and the demand for skilled professionals far outstrips supply—both locally and globally. The most sought-after roles include: Web & Mobile Developers (Full-Stack, Python, JavaScript) Data Analysts & AI Specialists (Data Analysts, Data Engineers) Cybersecurity Experts Digital Project Managers & UI/UX Designers...

Chad Adré powers ahead with Chad's latest solar energy milestone Chad has launched a groundbreaking solar power plant in Adré, marking a historic moment in its renewable energy journey and reinforcing the government’s commitment to sustainable development. August 8, 2026 — 2-minute read The inauguration of Chad’s newest solar energy facility in Adré has set a new benchmark for the country’s renewable energy sector. The official launch ceremony, held on August 7, 2026, in the presence of local leaders, government officials, and community representatives, underscores the nation’s strategic pivot toward sustainable energy solutions...

The cyberattack on Gabon’s SEEG ranks among the most severe digital incidents to strike a public utility operator in Central Africa in recent years. In the early hours of June 14-15, 2026, the Société d’Énergie et d’Eau du Gabon (SEEG) suffered a catastrophic collapse of nearly 95% of its information systems—an event so devastating that company leadership described it as an act of sabotage. A progress update presented in Libreville on August 4 provided a clearer picture of the operational, technical, and financial fallout, while highlighting the slow but steady recovery efforts underway for nearly two months. Unprecedented digital sabotage targets Gabon’s national utility According to details released by SEEG, the attack simultaneously targeted multiple critical layers of its information ...

Atlanta Assurance Côte d’Ivoire, filiale de Holmarcom Finance Company, déploie une nouvelle plateforme digitale dédiée à la gestion des sinistres.Cette solution vise à réduire les délais de traitement et à optimiser l’expérience client, dans une logique d’amélioration continue de la qualité de service. By Fati Seyni — Analyst

The Senegal AI Factory took center stage at the HAIP Friends Group assembly in Tokyo, marking a bold step in the country’s New Technological Deal. The Senegalese delegation presented this cutting-edge initiative as a cornerstone of its vision for digital sovereignty and Africa’s active role in shaping global artificial intelligence governance. The choice of Japan—a leader in AI ethics discussions within the G7 Hiroshima process—was deliberate, positioning Dakar at the heart of international conversations on responsible AI development. Designed as a national hub for high-performance computing and applied research, the Senegal AI Factory aims to merge robust computational power, locally sourced datasets, and African talent to address challenges specific to the continent. From public health ...

New breakthroughs in cybersecurity reveal vulnerabilities in encryption algorithms used worldwide — but experts urge calm as immediate threats remain minimal. AI’s Role in Uncovering Cryptographic Weaknesses A recent study by Anthropic’s Frontier Red Team has shed light on previously unknown vulnerabilities in two encryption algorithms: HAWK, a post-quantum digital signature scheme, and a reduced version of AES, a widely used symmetric encryption standard. While these discoveries are significant, they do not pose immediate risks to current systems, though they underscore the evolving challenges in cryptographic security. The findings were made possible through the use of an internal preview version of Mythos, an AI model developed by Anthropic. This model was tasked with identifying pot...

Anthropic's Claude Mythos: a new frontier in encryption analysis In a significant development for digital security, researchers at the leading technology company Anthropic have recently unveiled a remarkable capability of their advanced artificial intelligence, Claude Mythos. This sophisticated AI model was successfully utilized to execute an attack on a specialized, scaled-down version of the widely recognized Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) cipher. It is imperative to clarify that the particular, reduced iteration of AES employed in this experiment is strictly for research purposes and is not deployed in any production-level systems. Therefore, this laboratory test poses absolutely no risk to the integrity or security of users' sensitive data. Its sole function is to s...

Cameroun : quels moyens numériques sécurisés pour permettre au président Paul Biya de travailler à distance ?  ActualitéCamerounDernières publications 11 min.de lecture Par Digital Business Africa 29 juillet, 2026 FacebookXPinterestWhatsApp [DIGITAL Business Africa] – Consulter des dossiers depuis l’étranger, échanger avec ses collaborateurs, donner des instructions ou valider des actes administratifs est aujourd’hui techniquement possible. Mais lorsqu’il s’agit du président de la République, la continuité du travail à distance ne peut pas reposer sur des outils numériques ordinaires. Elle doit s’appuyer sur des systèmes ca...

Ivory Coast has reached a pivotal moment in its digital security journey. The government has activated the country’s National Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), a critical system designed to issue and manage electronic certificates that authenticate identities, transactions, and digital exchanges. Simultaneously, authorities in Abidjan have initiated work on a new national cybersecurity strategy for 2026-2030, set to replace the existing framework that has been in place for several years. The launch of a sovereign PKI addresses both technical and strategic imperatives. Technically, this infrastructure delivers the digital certificates essential for electronic signatures, encryption of sensitive communications, and robust user authentication across public and private sectors. Strategically, ...