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News
- Iranians Outsmart Internet Blackout to Broadcast Airstrikes 02/03/2026
- Iran Expands Digital Dragnet After Crushing Protests 17/02/2026
- David J. Farber, Early Architect of the Internet, Dies at 91 17/02/2026
- The Internet’s Address Crisis: IPv4 Stalls, IPv6 Stagnates 19/01/2026
- Iran Nears Completion of Internet Kill Switch Amid Protests, Says Iran International 14/01/2026
Africa ICT Updates
- Uganda: Alupo Urges Universities to Embrace Competence-Based Curriculum, Ai 06/03/2026[Nile Post] Vice President Jessica Alupo has urged universities to integrate the Competence-Based Curriculum (CBC) into their academic programmes in order to produce graduates equipped with critical thinking and problem-solving skills needed in today's competitive job market.
- Nigeria: Faith Leaders Demand Strict Ai Laws to Protect Human Dignity 06/03/2026[Leadership] Religious leaders across Nigeria have stepped into the growing national debate on artificial intelligence, warning that without strong ethical safeguards and regulatory frameworks, the rapidly expanding technology could undermine human dignity, social stability and the country's cultural values.
- South Africa: Gungubele to Launch African Digital Transformation Centre 06/03/2026[SAnews.gov.za] The Deputy Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Mondli Gungubele will launch the African Digital Transformation Centre (ADTC) as a national and regional platform to accelerate innovation, digital skills development, and entrepreneurship this afternoon.
- Nigeria: FEC Approves Digital Postcode System for Accurate, Faster Parcel Processing 06/03/2026[Premium Times] In 2023, the Communications Ministry launched its strategic blueprint, with Mr Tijani stating that it would guide efforts to expand ICT use and optimise communications infrastructure nationwide.
- Nigeria: Nifengm Emphasises Technology, Energy Convergence in Nigeria's Development 06/03/2026[This Day] Port Harcourt -- The Nigerian Institution of Facilities Engineering and Management (NIFEngM) has emphasised the need for technology and energy convergence to drive Nigeria's development.