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South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs has expanded access to its Smart ID system as part of a wider push to modernise identity services and make government documentation more accessible. The reforms have opened Smart ID applications to naturalised South African citizens and lawful permanent residents, groups that had previously …
Senegal is reshaping its digital transformation agenda around sovereign cloud infrastructure and artificial intelligence as the government seeks to turn its technology plans into projects with a direct impact on public services. The priorities form part of the New Deal Technologique, Senegal’s national digital strategy covering areas including digital infrastructure, …
Senegal and The Gambia are moving to turn their digital cooperation agreement into practical programmes, with both countries prioritising connectivity, cybersecurity and skills development as they strengthen their technology partnership. The latest progress followed a working visit to Banjul by Senegal’s Minister of Telecommunications and Digital Affairs, Samba Diouf. The …
Sierra Leone is taking steps to improve digital connectivity for public institutions as the government works to address gaps in last-mile access to the country’s national broadband infrastructure. The Ministry of Information and Communications has partnered with the Sierra Leone Digital Transformation Project (SLDTP) to examine how government facilities can …
Burkina Faso is moving to extend mobile and internet access to 1,000 underserved communities in 2026 as the government steps up efforts to close the country’s digital divide. The expansion is being supported through the Burkina Faso Digital Transformation Acceleration Project (PactDigital), which is working with the government on its …
Gabon is accelerating its digital transformation agenda after introducing two new ordinances designed to modernise financial transactions and strengthen the legal framework for managing digital records. The measures, presented to the Senate by Minister of Digital Economy, Digitalisation and Innovation, Mark-Alexandre Doumba, establish the legal foundations for digital payments and …
Egypt has unveiled an ambitious roadmap to accelerate its digital transformation, with plans to nearly double the number of government services available online to around 450 by 2030 as part of a broader strategy to modernise public administration and strengthen the country’s digital economy. The targets were outlined by Minister …
Gabon has taken another step in its digital transformation journey by adopting two new legal measures designed to modernise electronic payments and establish a comprehensive framework for managing digital records across public institutions. The reforms form part of the government’s broader strategy to strengthen digital governance and reduce reliance on …
Togo has significantly expanded its national digital identity programme, positioning itself as one of the leading adopters of large-scale digital identity infrastructure in West Africa. The system, built on the MOSIP (Modular Open Source Identity Platform) architecture, has now issued unique identification numbers to millions of citizens, marking a major …
Burkina Faso has accelerated its public sector digitalization efforts with the introduction of a fully online system for Information Technology Technical Certification (ATI) applications, marking another milestone in the country’s broader digital transformation agenda. Under a directive issued by the Ministry of Digital Transition, Posts and Electronic Communications through the …
Malawi has unveiled an ambitious national digital transformation roadmap aimed at expanding access to digital services to 80% of the population by 2030, as the government intensifies efforts to modernize public services, improve connectivity, and drive economic growth through technology. Presenting the strategy in Parliament, Minister of Information and Communications …
South Africa is embarking on a transformative journey to modernize its digital landscape, as the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) unveils a comprehensive three-year strategy to revitalize public sector IT. This ambitious roadmap seeks to turn the State IT Agency (SITA) into a high-performance engine of innovation, ensuring …