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#TechFriday n°2️⃣1️⃣0️⃣- Issue of 08/11/2024

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Dear Readers,

Welcome to another edition of #TechFriday, your weekly rendez-vous to discover the latest technological innovations transforming Africa and the world!

This week, our focus is on Douala, where the new Douala Tech Park aims to train 10,000 African talents by 2030. This innovation hub, backed by giants like Google and Amazon, aims to energize the local ecosystem and propel the next generation of technology leaders.

We also take a look at the latest features launched by WhatsApp, Canva and Netflix to enhance the user experience. Togo is committed to digitizing its SMEs, while Guinea is building a 100% online administrative platform.

On the cybersecurity front, Interpol led a large-scale operation to dismantle more than 22,000 malicious IP addresses. Algeria, for its part, is banking on digital technology to modernize its agricultural sector.

Finally, Telegram introduces new enhancements to its video, monetization and interaction functionalities.

Enjoy your reading, and don’t forget to share with others 😉

Douala Tech Park: A New Epicenter of Technological Innovation in Africa 📈
Inaugurated on October 31, 2024, the Douala Tech Park aims to train 10,000 African talents by 2030. This technology hub in Douala, in partnership with giants such as Google and Amazon, aims to transform the local economy, promote innovation and train the next generation of technology leaders. Click here for full article
WhatsApp Launches Custom Lists to Better Organize Your Chats 🏷️
WhatsApp introduces custom lists to better organize discussions. This new feature allows users to create specific categories for their contacts, whether family, friends or colleagues, making it easier to manage important conversations. Click here for full article
nGomna: The Income Declaration App in Cameroon 💰

The nGomna application facilitates income declaration for public officials in Cameroon by centralizing various administrative and tax services. Accessible on iPhone and Android, it offers secure functionalities (OTP, MFA) and 24/7 support, in partnership with MTN for reliable notifications. Click here for full article

“Moments »: the Netflix ad thanks to subscribers 🎬

Netflix introduces “Moments,” a feature allowing subscribers to save and share their favorite scenes on social networks. In addition to allowing users to relive their favorite moments, this option boosts promotion of the platform by encouraging others to discover its content. Click here for full article

Canva backs down on price increase for its long-time users 💰
Canva waives its price increase for loyal Teams subscribers, allowing former users to keep their original rates. In response to criticism, the company also launches a “Pricing Promise” based on transparency, fairness and accessibility for its entire community. Click here for full article
Togo: Towards the digitalization of SMEs 📈

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Togo (CCI-Togo) is launching an initiative to digitalize 150 SMEs by deploying 50 experts. Supported by the ProDigiT program and the German Development Cooperation (GIZ), this project aims to improve the competitiveness of businesses through personalized support in digital marketing, information management and online sales. Click here for full article

PLAGED : The Guinean platform for administrative procedures 📄
Guinea launches the PLAGED digital platform to simplify administrative procedures, reduce time and travel. Accessible online, it can be used to request deeds and business authorizations, and tracks requests in real time. A step towards a more modern and transparent administration. Click here for full article
Interpol dismantles over 22,000 malicious IP addresses in operation against cybercriminals 🔴

Interpol’s Operation Synergia II dismantled over 1,000 servers linked to cybercrime, affecting 22,000 IP addresses. The operation led to significant arrests and seizures. AI and infostealers represent growing threats. International cooperation remains essential to counter these attacks. Click here for full article

Algeria turns to digitization to modernize its agricultural sector🌾🛜

Algeria has launched a digital register to modernize its agricultural sector. The project will enable more efficient distribution of public aid, centralize agricultural data and improve resource management. It also aims to support local production and reduce dependence on food imports. Click here for full article

Telegram introduces enhancements for videos, monetization, and interactions 📱

The Telegram update features faster video loading, better quality, speed controls, and allows media to be added to sent messages. It introduces monetization options for bots and increases their message limits. Specific hashtags and reaction counters are also improved.  Click here for full article

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That’s it for this week. We wish you a good weekend and look forward to hearing from you in the comments.

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