#TechFriday n°2️⃣6️⃣9️⃣ – Issue of 30/01/2026
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This week, African tech swings between hope and caution. In Cameroon, ride-hailing apps have become a security nightmare. Meanwhile, Gabon launches PROXIGAB to empower entrepreneurs, Benin goes digital with civil records, and Zimbabwe connects 8,000 schools via Starlink. Globally: Grok floods X with outrageous deepfakes, WhatsApp is accused of reading your « private » messages, and France bans social media for under-15s. Apple unveils AirTag 2, Google fortifies Android against theft, and earbuds turn into jewelry. Let’s dive in! 🚀
Cameroon’s connected taxis promised progress — users got anxiety 🇨🇲🚕
Presented as a modern transport solution, connected taxis in Cameroon are now a source of anxiety. Reports of assaults, fake profiles and a lack of oversight are fuelling fear among users, who are denouncing a digital system with no clear framework or accountability. Click here for full story
How Grok turned X into the internet’s worst deepfake factory 🤬
Elon Musk’s Grok AI on X has been generating non-consensual sexual deepfakes of women and minors. 53% of images created in late December showed partially undressed people. X’s response? Put it behind a paywall. Europe, France, and several countries are now investigating. Click here for full story
PROXIGAB: Gabon’s new digital platform aims to unlock funding for startups and SMEs 🇬🇦 🚀
How Benin is digitizing civil registration at national scale 🇧🇯📄
Zimbabwe turns to Starlink to connect 8,000 schools nationwide 🇿🇼📡
Zimbabwe has distributed 8,000 Starlink internet kits to primary and secondary schools to connect rural and remote areas. This government initiative aims to bridge the digital divide, modernise education and prepare students for the skills of the digital economy. Click here for full story
France votes to ban social media for kids under 15—will it actually work ? 🛑
France’s National Assembly just voted to ban social media for anyone under 15. TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat—all blocked starting September 2026. It’s a European first that could set a global precedent. But can it actually be enforced ? Click here for full story
AirTag 2 arrives with better range and a louder speaker — but the same look 🔍
Four years later, the AirTag 2 is here! Apple kept the same design but upgraded what matters: 50% better range, twice as loud speaker, and Precision Finding now works on Apple Watch. Same price at $29. Available now—it’s a quiet but effective refresh. Click here for full story
WhatsApp under fire as Meta faces lawsuit claiming it can read your « private » messages 🔓
Meta accused of the ultimate betrayal: an international lawsuit claims WhatsApp can read your « private » messages despite end-to-end encryption. The company vehemently denies everything and threatens sanctions. 2 billion users affected. Was privacy just an illusion ? Click here for full story
Your Android phone just got a serious security upgrade against theft 📱🛡️
Google is locking down Android against theft! New protections include smarter lockouts, biometrics extended to banking apps, and improved remote control. Brazil is already testing default activation. Your smartphone just became a fortress. Click here for full story
Your next earbuds might look more like earrings — and that’s the point 🎧
Earbuds are getting a makeover. Sony drops the LinkBuds Clip — high-tech clip-ons at $215. Huawei fires back with FreeClip 2 and an unexpected collab with French jeweler Les Néréides. Open-ear design, jewelry vibes, onboard AI… Portable audio just entered a new era. 🎧✨ Click here for full story
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