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Un partenariat en développementLa direction de Camtel a entamé des discussions avec Amazon Web Services (AWS) pour développer ses services numériques. Cette rencontre s'est tenue à Yaoundé et a porté sur le cloud, l'intelligence artificielle et les solutions satellitaires.Une volonté de sortir du métier de la connectivitéCamtel a signé des accords avec plusieurs entreprises pour développer ses services numériques. L'entreprise affiche l'ambition de figurer parmi les acteurs de référence de la transformation numérique en Afrique subsaharienne à l'horizon 2030.Des questions sur la localisation des donnéesLa coopération envisagée soulève des questions structurantes. La localisation des données constitue le premier point d'attention. Un hébergement dans les infrastructures mondiales d'AWS, hor...

The British telecommunications giant, Helios Towers, is poised to inject a substantial $150 million into Senegal's burgeoning telecom sector. This significant commitment follows a recent meeting between President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye and the company's CEO at the Presidential Palace in Dakar. The investment aims to solidify Helios Towers' presence as a leading passive infrastructure provider in the rapidly transforming Senegalese market, where robust mobile network densification is crucial for the expansion of the digital economy. Strategic investment in mobile network densification Helios Towers, a prominent specialist in the construction, acquisition, and operation of vital telecom pylons, supplies essential physical infrastructure to major operators like Orange, Free, and Expres...

High-speed satellite internet from Starlink is now commercially available in Ivory Coast. SpaceX’s innovative service went live on July 16, 2026, following the issuance of a provisional 12-month license to Starlink Network CIV by the country’s telecommunications regulator, ARTCI. Customers can order their satellite terminals directly via starlink.com/cotedivoire. This milestone was officially announced on June 11, 2026, by Djibril Ouattara, Ivory Coast’s Minister of Digital Transition and Technological Innovation. The license authorizes fixed broadband satellite services across the nation, utilizing Ka and V frequency bands to ensure reliable connectivity. Tackling the digital gap in rural areas Ivory Coast’s government is prioritizing underserved rural communities, schools, and remote ...

Authorisation has been granted. Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite internet service, can now operate in Côte d’Ivoire. The announcement was made on July 16 at the U.S. Embassy in Abidjan by Frank R. Garcia, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, during an official visit that concluded multiple economic agreements. Expanding rural internet access through satellite technology The service will leverage low-orbit satellite internet to connect remote and underserved areas of the country, as confirmed by the Ivorian Press Agency. The local subsidiary had previously secured a 12-month provisional license from ARTCI, Côte d’Ivoire’s telecommunications regulator. This move comes at a time when fixed internet coverage remains uneven, particularly outside major urban centers like Abid...

EconomyGabon takes bold stance against digital giants with new tech regulationsBy Editor-in-Chief July 14, 2026 98 No commentLibreville, Tuesday, July 14, 2026 – Once seen as a borderless virtual realm, the digital economy is now firmly entering a new phase where nations are reclaiming control over citizen protection, content regulation, and the accountability of global platforms.At the global AI for Good summit in Geneva, Gabon sent a clear message to tech giants: a nation determined to safeguard its digital sovereignty without sacrificing the benefits of technological revolution.The high-level meeting between Gabon’s Minister of Digital Economy, Mark-Alexandre Doumba, and TikTok’s regional director, Emir Gelen, was far more than a routine institutional exchange. It signaled the start of ...

EconomyGabon accelerates its digital transformation pushBy Editorial Team July 13, 202679 No commentLibreville, Monday, July 13, 2026 — The modernization of public administrations is no longer measured solely by the quality of infrastructure or the speed of procedures. In today’s world, a state’s ability to digitize its public services has become a key indicator of competitiveness, transparency, and institutional efficiency. Gabon is now determined to take its rightful place in this global transformation.In Nkok, within the Ntoum commune, the launch of capacity-building workshops focused on public service modeling, business process mapping, and administrative digital transformation marks a decisive step in building Gabon’s future digital state.Coordinated by the General Secretariat of the ...

Chad prepares groundbreaking digital transformation for vocational training On thursday, july 10, 2026, the Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Vocational Training convened a landmark national workshop in N’Djamena to validate the groundwork for the country’s first-ever digital transformation strategy in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). The event brought together sector leaders, educators and industry stakeholders to review, refine and endorse a comprehensive situational analysis that will underpin the future digital policy for Chad’s TVET system. The initiative aligns with the Pan-African Initiative for Digital Transformation of TVET Systems, supported by UNESCO, OIF, the African Union, the African Development Bank, the United Nations Economic Co...

Chad’s Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research, and Professional Training recently hosted a pivotal national workshop in N’Djamena. The event centered on validating a groundbreaking diagnostic report that will shape the future of digital transformation in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) across the country. Attended by key stakeholders from the sector, the workshop aimed to review, enrich, and officially endorse a comprehensive analysis document. This report will serve as the foundation for Chad’s upcoming National Strategy for Digital Transformation of TVET, aligning education with the demands of a rapidly evolving job market. The initiative is part of the Pan-African Initiative for Digital Transformation of TVET Systems, supported by major continental bo...

The Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research, and Professional Training convened a pivotal national workshop in N’Djamena on July 10, 2026, to validate ground-level assessment findings. This gathering, focused on the upcoming National Strategy for Digital Transformation of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), brought together key stakeholders to refine and approve a foundational document that will guide the country’s digital modernization of vocational training. This initiative aligns with the Pan-African TVET Digital Transformation Initiative, backed by UNESCO, the International Organisation of La Francophonie, the African Union, the African Development Bank, the UN Economic Commission for Africa, and the GIZ-SIFA program. The pre-strategy study engaged over 2...

Cameroun : CAMTEL et Amazon Web Services (AWS) explorent un partenariat stratégique dans le Cloud, l’IA et le Satellite Actu CAMTELActualitéCameroun 2 min.de lecture Par Digital Business Africa 8 juillet, 2026 FacebookXPinterestWhatsApp [DIGITAL Business Africa] – L’opérateur historique des télécommunications au Cameroun, CAMTEL, a reçu une délégation de haut niveau du géant américain Amazon Web Services (AWS). Au menu des échanges : la transformation numérique du pays grâce au cloud de pointe, à l’intelligence artificielle et aux technologies satellitaires. L’écosystème numérique camerounais franchit une nouvelle étape vers l’i...

Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire - In a bid to support the country's transition towards a more sustainable energy future, Schneider Electric has announced the deployment of its new AirSeT technology in Côte d'Ivoire. This innovative solution combines air purification and advanced digitalization to meet the evolving demands of the region's electricity sector.The move is part of Côte d'Ivoire's broader strategy to develop a more diversified energy mix, with a goal of achieving 45% renewable energy by 2030. As the country faces rapid growth in urbanization and industry, Schneider Electric's AirSeT technology promises to play a key role in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of its electricity network.Designed to seamlessly integrate into existing infrastructure without requiring additional training...

Au Global dialogue on AI Gouvernance organisé par les Nations Unies à Genève, la Côte d’Ivoire a porté une voix forte pour une IA inclusive et partagée. (CIO Mag) – M. Djibril Ouattara, ministre de la Communication, Porte-parole du Gouvernement, représenté son pays et appelé à une gouvernance mondiale de l’intelligence artificielle qui évite les erreurs du passé tout en plaçant l’Afrique au cœur de la révolution technologique. D’entrée, le Ministre a salué l’initiative onusienne et transmis le message du Président de son pays. Face à l’ampleur des enjeux, M. Ouattara a rappelé que l’IA est une transformation majeure. Citant le cabinet PWC, il a souligné : « Selon une étude du Cabinet PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC), l’IA pourrait contribuer à hauteur de 15 700 milliards de dollars dans l’é...