Exclusive: How machine learning is detecting diseases years before traditional methods, saving countless lives In hospitals across the world, a quiet revolution is underway. Artificial intelligence systems are now detecting cancers, predicting heart disease, and diagnosing rare genetic disorders with accuracy that often surpasses human physicians, marking a transformative moment in medical history that could […]
Examining how internet shutdowns, surveillance, and digital divide reshape African democracy through 2023-2026 elections. When Uganda’s internet went dark two days before the January 15, 2026 presidential election, the silence spoke volumes. The nationwide shutdown, lasting five days and costing the economy an estimated $180 million, was the latest chapter in Africa’s troubling intersection of […]
Spacecoin and the Midnight Foundation announced a partnership to develop an encrypted messaging system using satellite technology, aimed at preventing government-imposed internet blackouts like those witnessed in Uganda and Iran this month. The collaboration seeks to create a peer-to-peer communications platform that operates independently of traditional internet infrastructure, which governments can easily disable during elections […]
Ugandan authorities partially restored internet services late Saturday after President Yoweri Museveni was declared winner of a seventh term in Thursday’s disputed election. The 81-year-old leader, in power since 1986, secured 71.65% of the vote, according to the Uganda Electoral Commission. Challenger Robert Kyagulanyi, known as Bobi Wine, received 24.72% and rejected the results, alleging […]
Blockchain startup Spacecoin has signed landmark agreements with governments and telecom providers in Africa to deliver decentralised satellite internet to millions in underserved areas. The deals target Kenya and Nigeria and follow the successful launch of three CTC-1 satellites on 28 November 2025 from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. Kenya transmission licence granted In […]
SpaceX chief executive Elon Musk, the world’s richest person with a net worth exceeding USD 600 billion, has reignited debate by claiming South Africa’s telecommunications regulations are preventing his satellite internet service Starlink from launching in the country because he is not Black. In a post on X on 8 January 2026, Musk stated: “Starlink […]
Africa enters 2026 with a surge of sports excitement, political tensions and ongoing conflicts dominating discussions. Who Owns Africa rounds up the continent’s top trends, from the Africa Cup of Nations to migration crises and cultural highlights. Stories are drawn from real-time developments, reflecting Africa’s resilience amid challenges. AFCON 2025 Knockouts Heat Up Football fever […]
Elon Musk’s Starlink has blocked all satellite internet terminals in Uganda, complying with a government directive over unlicensed operations ahead of the upcoming 2026 general elections. The US-based company, operated by SpaceX, confirmed in a letter dated 2 January to the Uganda Communications Commission that it activated geofencing restrictions on 1 January, blocking service nationwide. […]
African telecom giants like Orange, MTN, and Airtel partner with Big Tech to drive AI innovations through data centers and language models. In the heart of Africa’s bustling telecom sector, giants like Orange, MTN, and Airtel are hustling to harness the AI wave, forging alliances with Silicon Valley behemoths and pouring millions into data centers […]
In a high-stakes wager that underscores its ambition to dominate the next technological frontier, South Korean giant Samsung has unveiled a 400-trillion-won ($310 billion) investment plan, with the bulk of the capital targeting the red-hot field of artificial intelligence. The announcement, made Sunday, signals the conglomerate’s intent to not just participate in the global AI […]
In a stark reversal, Somalia’s flagship electronic visa system, touted just days ago as a critical tool for national security, is now at the centre of a major data breach that has exposed the sensitive personal information of tens of thousands of international travellers. The Somali Immigration and Citizenship Agency confirmed the hack on Sunday, […]
In a significant stride toward transforming Nigeria’s digital landscape, MTN Nigeria has announced a comprehensive $1 billion initiative aimed at dominating the country’s burgeoning cloud computing market. This ambitious project includes the establishment of what MTN claims to be Nigeria’s largest prefabricated modular data center, positioning the telecom giant as a formidable competitor to global […]
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