Burundi launched a web-based single window to manage import permits and online payments. The platform integrates pharmaceutical controls through the ABREMA module and connects multiple regulators. Authorities made the system mandatory as part of customs and public-sector digital reforms. The Bu...

Senegal aligned the Digital Economy Acceleration Project (PAENS) with its national digital transformation agenda for 2026. The government increased the Ministry of Digital Affairs’ 2026 budget by 38.7% to CFA81.06 billion ($146 million), with nearly 60% allocated to investment. The … Continue reading

Sirius Skills launched in 2025 to address Ghana’s digital skills gap. The platform offers employer-aligned programs in data analysis, project management and digital fundamentals. Founder Ariel Garraway says the model emphasizes hands-on deliverables and direct employer engagement. Sirius Skills has...

Senegal signed a partnership to organize Efest Africa, an international gaming and esports event in Dakar. The national video game market reached an estimated CFA49 billion ($88.5 million) with about 1.7 million regular players in 2025. Authorities aim to position … Continue reading

Madagascar converted CNTEMAD into a Public Virtual University backed by $3 million in financing. The university aims to enroll up to 49,000 students annually by 2029 and produce 10,000 additional graduates each year. The World Bank estimates that 230 million … Continue reading