Togo scales national digital identity system as MOSIP platform reaches millions

Chamaine ChaferaTechnology

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 Launches Online IT Certification Platform in Latest Digital Transformation Drive

Chamaine ChaferaTechnology

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 …

Zambia Expands National Digital Infrastructure to Improve Public Services

Chamaine ChaferaTechnology

Zambia is accelerating investment in digital infrastructure and online public services as the government intensifies efforts to modernise administration systems and expand internet access across the country. Authorities have in recent weeks renewed focus on strengthening the country’s digital backbone infrastructure, with officials describing connectivity as a key driver of …

Kenya Advances Integrated Digital Strategy Linking Identity, Payments and Public Services

Chamaine ChaferaFinance, Technology

Kenya is accelerating efforts to modernise its digital public infrastructure, with new developments highlighting the growing convergence of digital identity, payments, and secure government platforms. Recent industry reporting and regional analysis indicate that Kenya is among several African countries actively exploring tighter integration between national identity systems and financial services, …