Par Axel Toubson
#TechFriday n°2️⃣4️⃣1️⃣- Issue of 04/07/2025
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It’s Friday, and Africa’s tech scene has been buzzing! From scam apps draining users in Cameroon, to AI-powered sextortion, and voice calls losing ground to texts—there’s a lot to unpack. We’re also exploring how African youth are using TikTok to learn, the rise of ultra-thin foldables, smart glasses, inclusive digital policies, and Burkina Faso’s bold plan to transform public health with data. Buckle up—let’s dive in!
“Watch and earn” apps: how online pyramid schemes are scamming a generation 💸
Ring, ring… ignored: The slow death of phone calls in a hyper-connected Cameroon 📞
Answering calls is becoming less and less common. In Cameroon, written messages and voice mails are preferred, deemed less intrusive and more practical. Cost, fear of bad news, social habits: these are just some of the reasons for the decline in the use of calls in everyday life. Click here for full story
From phishing to blackmail: Africa’s digital battleground gets darker 🚨
Honor Magic V5: Redefining thinness in foldables—Samsung left playing catch-up📱
Honor’s Magic V5 claims the title of world’s thinnest foldable (excluding the camera bump), cementing Honor’s lead in slim design. First launching in China, it edges out Samsung and aims for a global release this September. Click here for full story
Xiaomi’s AI Glasses aim to outshine Ray-Ban Meta in style and features 👓
Xiaomi’s new AI Glasses weigh just 40g and pack a 12 MP camera, real-time translation, electrochromic lenses, and a built-in AI assistant. With solid battery life and sleek design, they’re set to rival Meta and Samsung in the smart glasses race. Click here for full story
Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon, Senegal: A new digital generation is reshaping the internet 🌐
In Cameroon, Senegal and Côte d’Ivoire, young people dominate the digital space, especially for entertainment and learning. But as they get older, their uses evolve towards information, health and personal development, leading to more inclusive digital policies. Click here for full story
In Africa, TikTok takes on mental health with new tools and funding 🧠
TikTok organizes its first mental health summit in Africa, with a $2.3 million fund to support local NGOs. New features help users in distress, such as Sleep Hours mode. A network of ambassadors and a partnership with the WHO reinforce the impact. Click here for full story
One million coders in four years: Ghana’s digital dream meets TikTok 🇬🇭 🎓
Ghana is planning to use TikTok for its « One Million Coders » program, aimed at massively training its youth in digital skills. With 81% of its users active, the platform could become a strategic tool, complementing local initiatives such as the offline Asanka. Click here for full story
Burkina Faso is planning a National Center for Health Intelligence to modernize public health. Inspired by the Rwandan model, it aims to make better use of medical data for rapid decision-making. However, there are still the challenges of digital sovereignty, connectivity and training to be met. Click here for full story
A new era for streaming: France Télévisions content is now on Amazon Prime 📺
France Télévisions s’associe à Prime Video pour rendre accessible gratuitement son offre france.tv aux abonnés en France. L’accord inclut les chaînes en direct, 20 000 contenus à la demande et des exclusivités. Une stratégie pour renforcer la visibilité du service public à l’ère du streaming. Click here for full story
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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.
TechGriot ✌🏾😁
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