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Amnesty International
Source: Amnesty International |

Uganda: Authorities must urgently lift internet restrictions ahead of crucial election day

The internet shutdown comes shortly after the Uganda NGO Bureau suspended permits for at least six non-governmental organizations and froze their bank accounts

In response to the Uganda Communication Commission’s (UCC) decision to indefinitely suspend internet services and certain mobile phone services ahead of tomorrow’s high stakes general election, Tigere Chagutah, Amnesty International’s East and Southern Africa Regional Director said:  “This indefinite internet shutdown is a brazen attack on the right to freedom of expression which includes access to information. It is especially alarming coming as it does just before a crucial election already marred by massive repression and an unprecedented crackdown on opposition parties and…

TECNO Mobile

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TECNO and Confederation of African Football (CAF) Elevate Dream On The Field to New Heights with "Future Star of Africa" Youth Sponsorship Initiative

Groundbreaking partnership transforms pitch renovation program into comprehensive talent development platform, offering long-term support for promising U12-15 players across African nations

TECNO (www.TECNO-Mobile.com), the Official Global Partner of the Total Energies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (“AFCON”) Morocco 2025, today unveiled a major evolution of its flagship football charity program of DreamOnTheField with the launch of TECNO x CAF "Future Star of Africa" initiative. The announcement represents a pivotal moment in…

Orange Middle East and Africa

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Orange Middle East & Africa and the Confederation of African Football sign a landmark agreement for the mobile broadcast via the Max it super app

Through the Max it TV universe, OMEA delivers a viewing experience that is simple, seamless and fully adapted to the realities of African markets

Orange Middle East and Africa (OMEA) (https://Orange.com) and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) announce the signing of a landmark agreement granting mobile-only broadcasting rights for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2025, that will take place in Morocco from 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026. A…

TECNO Mobile

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TECNO Brings Immersive Fan Experience to Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 with Pop-Up Stores and Interactive Zones Across Morocco

Dual-city activation in Rabat and Casablanca showcases AI-powered experiences, creative workshops, and community engagement throughout tournament

Following the opening of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025, TECNO extends its tournament presence into public spaces across Morocco through a series of TECNO AI pop-up stores and fan zones in Rabat and Casablanca. Designed to bring AI-powered innovation closer to consumers, these spaces allow visitors to experience how…

Orange Middle East and Africa

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Orange supports the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2025 in delivering a connected and inclusive tournament

With over 22 million active users across 15 countries, the Max it mobile app will be at the core of Orange’s digital offering during the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2025

For the 17th consecutive year, Orange (www.Orange.com) is proud to announce its sponsorship of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2025 that will take place in Morocco from 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026. As a major telecommunications player, the Group provides connectivity and innovative services to…

Watu
Source: Watu |

The Next Decade of Inclusion: From Access to Acceleration (By Andris Kan̄eps)

Over the past decade, Watu has expanded to eight African countries and two in Latin America, supporting more than 5 million customers whose livelihoods underpin urban movement and economic circulation

By Andris Kan̄eps, CEO – Watu (https://WatuAfrica.com). Ten years ago in Mombasa, our work began with a simple but ambitious question: What would happen if more people in the informal economy had access to the tools they needed to earn a stable income? The answer, as we have learned over…

TikTok

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    • @michelle_expert (South Africa), Runners Up Education Creator of the Year
    • Abena Amoakoaa Sintim-Aboagye (chefabbys) Runners Up Food Creator of the Year
    • Belove Oloch, Winner Entertainment Creator of the Year
    • Brian Nwana @briannwana (Nigeria), Winner Storyteller of the Year
    • Crown Uzama @theycallmeshallipopipp (Nigeria), Artist of the Year
    • Dejoke Ogunbiy from Nigeria, Winner Food Creator of the Year
    • Esther Francis @estherfrancisbackup (Nigeria), Runner Up Rising Star creator of the Year
    • Fanuel John Masamaki @zerobrainer0 (Tanzania), Video Creator of the Year
    • Izzi Boye @izziboye (Nigeria), Winner Education Creator of the Year
    • Jabulani Macdonald @jabu_macdonald (South Africa), Runner Up Entertainment Creator of the Year
    • malumfoodie, Winner of the Food Creator of the Year
    • Raja’atu Muhammed Ibrahim @diaryofanortherncook (Nigeria), Winner creator of the Year
    • Victor Ademola(Nigeria) Runner -Up for Sports Creator of the Year
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A New Era, New Icons: TikTok Honours Africa’s Biggest Creators of 2025

Under the bold theme “New Era, New Icons,” TikTok honoured the creators who are reshaping culture, storytelling, and digital influence across the region

The TikTok (www.TikTok.com) community has spoken, and Africa has crowned its newest icons. The 2025 TikTok Awards Sub-Saharan Africa lit up Johannesburg on 6 December, marking a powerful moment in the continent’s rapidly evolving creator landscape. Under the bold theme “New Era, New Icons,” TikTok honoured the creators who are…

Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC)
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Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Study Explores SMS Messaging to Strengthen Tuberculosis (TB) Treatment

The study will provide evidence on the effectiveness of SMS-based TB adherence support in Africa, identify barriers and enablers to the use of digital adherence tools, and guide TB control policies and programmes in Ethiopia, Liberia and other Member States

A new study by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) is exploring how mobile phone messaging can improve tuberculosis (TB) treatment adherence in Ethiopia and Liberia, two of the continent’s most affected countries. The research is supported by a US$100,000 grant from the World Bank and…

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Vodacom M-Pesa Tanzania Launches Cross-Border payments across the Globe

Revolutionizing trade & financial convenience for Tanzanian merchants and consumers

Vodacom Tanzania (www.Vodacom.com), the country’s leading telco company, is revolutionizing cross-border trade and digital financial inclusion with the launch of M-Pesa Global Payment. In partnership with VISA, Alipay, Network International, Magnati, and MTN Uganda, customers can now make global Tap & Pay transactions using the M-Pesa Visa tokenized card, pay…

Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI)
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Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) Launches eBook Reader App Review Competition

This competition aims to promote user engagement and collect qualitative feedback for further enhancements of the Reader

The Islamic Development Bank Institute (https://IsDBInstitute.org/) is pleased to announce the launch of a Competition of the IsDBI eBook Reader App Review. The Reader offers the access to the Institute’s extensive collection of publications in Islamic economics and finance on its online bookstore (https://IsDBInstitute.org/publication). We invite users to share their…