Par Axel Toubson
#TechFriday n°2️⃣9️⃣7️⃣ – Issue of 14/08/2026
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This week, Cameroon tells its own tech story: parents creating email addresses for their babies to open years later, newsrooms (Cameroon Tribune, Ecomatin, Mutations) racing to go digital, and Babal, the viral Cameroonian rapper forced to prove he isn’t using AI. Elsewhere: Canal+ reignites controversy with the return of European cup broadcasts, WhatsApp beefs up calls and groups, and AI now features in more than half of Africa’s cyberattacks, per INTERPOL. Plus Amazon’s satellite ambitions, Gemini taking over from Google Assistant, AfCFTA’s blockchain push, and Meta’s new coding agent. Happy reading!
Cameroonian parents are turning email inboxes into childhood time capsules 📧👶🏾
In Cameroon, some parents set up an email account in their baby’s name to store photos, videos and messages for their child to discover when they reach adulthood. This practice, which is both touching and innovative, also raises questions about security, privacy and digital identity. Click here for full story
How digital is reshaping Cameroon’s newsrooms 🗞️ 🇨🇲
In the face of the rise of digital media, Cameroonian newspapers (Cameroon Tribune, Ecomatin, Mutations, etc.) are adapting their production methods: digital teams, video formats for social media, and the publication of front-page stories online. This technological shift is still uneven but essential for reaching the younger generation. Click here for full story
Cameroon’s viral rapper Babal faces AI authenticity questions 🎤 🇨🇲
With his computer references, nods to Dragon Ball Z and viral hits on YouTube, Cameroonian rapper Babal both fascinates and raises questions. In an interview with Brut, the artist responds to accusations that he uses AI and looks back on three years of methodical artistic development. Click here for full story
Canal+: the return of the European competitions in mid-2027 reignites the controversy ⚽
WhatsApp’s summer update reshapes calls and group chats 📞👥
Africa’s cybercrime problem just got an AI upgrade, Interpol warns 🤖🚨
According to INTERPOL, artificial intelligence is now involved in 55 per cent of cybercrime cases in Africa. Deepfakes, sextortion, ransomware and fraud are on the rise, whilst law enforcement agencies are still struggling to develop the skills needed to tackle these threats. Click here for full story
Amazon wants to beam your smartphone signal straight from orbit 🛰️📱
Amazon is developing a Direct-to-Device service that will enable compatible smartphones to communicate directly with satellites. The company plans to deploy 5,105 new satellites to provide calls, messages, data and emergency services in areas without mobile coverage. Click here for full story
The end of an era: Google kills Assistant for Gemini on Sept. 4 🤖🔄
From 4 September 2026, Google will begin phasing out Google Assistant on Android devices in favour of Gemini. This gradual transition will also affect Wear OS watches, compatible headphones and Android Auto, whilst Android Automotive will retain Assistant. Click here for full story
Blockchain: AfCFTA bets on tech to secure African trade ⛓
The AfCFTA and the United Africa Blockchain Association are joining forces to integrate blockchain technology into African trade. Security, traceability and the removal of customs barriers: this technological alliance could make Africa the world’s largest digital free trade area. Click here for full story
Meta launches Muse Code, an AI agent that codes on its own 🤖💻
Meta is launching Muse Code, an AI agent capable of planning, coding and testing software autonomously. Currently available in beta, the tool aims to compete with solutions from OpenAI, Anthropic and Microsoft, despite concerns about the security of the group’s AI models. Click here for full story
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