Par Axel Toubson
#TechFriday n°2️⃣6️⃣7️⃣ – Issue of 16/01/2026
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This week, African tech reveals contrasting realities: in Cameroon, connected motherhood is reshaping mothers’ experiences between sharing and social pressure. Meanwhile, a global investigation exposes the hidden exploitation behind generative AI, where millions of precarious workers label violent content for pennies. On the innovation front, Gabon modernizes public payments with MaDigiPaie, Sierra Leone secures children’s internet with Kidzonet, and Rwanda massively trains civil servants in AI. Gmail, Waze, and Nigeria complete a week rich in digital transformations.
Baby bumps, likes, and pressure : motherhood in Cameroon’s social media age 🇨🇲🤰🏾
Pregnancy and motherhood are increasingly being shared on social media in Cameroon. Between sharing experiences, mutual support among women, pressure from unrealistic standards and commercialisation, this connected motherhood is redefining the experiences of mothers. Click here for full story
Behind the AI magic: the hidden exploitation of millions of workers 💔🤖
Behind ChatGPT and Gemini lies a disturbing reality: millions of precarious workers, paid pennies, spend their days labeling violent content to train AI. In Kenya and Colombia, they’re the ghosts powering our tech revolution. Investigation. Click here for full story
Gabon bets on digital payments with the launch of MaDigiPaie 💳📲🇬🇦
Gabon is accelerating the digitisation of its services with MaDigiPaie, a public payment platform based on mobile money and QR codes. The aim is to reduce cash, secure transactions and modernise the state, despite challenges in terms of adoption and digital inclusion at national level in Gabon. Click here for full story
Sierra Leone launches Africa’s first SIM-based online safety service for children 🇸🇱🛡️
Uganda equips local communicators with laptops to boost transparency 💻🇺🇬
The Ugandan Ministry of ICT has provided laptops to 176 local communications officers. This initiative aims to strengthen the dissemination of public information, combat misinformation and improve the transparency of government action. Click here for full story
Gmail is making emoji reactions default for everyone in February 2026. No more pointless « thanks » emails — react with one click like on WhatsApp. Google is modernizing work email by borrowing from messaging apps. Admins can turn it off. Evolution or dumbing down ? Click here for full story
Rwanda launches nationwide AI training for all civil servants 🇷🇼🤖
The Rwandan government is rolling out a national artificial intelligence training programme for all civil servants. The aim is to strengthen the administration’s skills, improve public services and accelerate the state’s digital transformation. Click here for full story
Mauritania turns to the U.S. to strengthen its national cybersecurity 🛡️🇲🇷
Mauritania is stepping up its cooperation with the United States to strengthen national cybersecurity. The partnership aims to structure cyberspace defence, develop local skills and better protect digital infrastructure in a context of growing threats. Click here for full story
Waze finally adds traffic lights — closing a long-standing gap with Google Maps🚦
Nigeria will require mobile top-up refunds in just 30 seconds 🇳🇬 💸
From March 2026, Nigeria will introduce near-instant refunds for failed mobile phone top-ups. Banks and operators will be required to refund the funds within 30 seconds in order to improve transparency and consumer protection. Click here for full story
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