Par Axel Toubson
#TechFriday n°2️⃣9️⃣9️⃣ – Issue of 28/08/2026
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Your boss wants a viral skit, Rose Bella opens up about social media pressure after Cameroon’s Lionnes win, and PhotoGrid brings back your old Facebook nostalgia. This week, African tech gets personal — at the office, on the pitch, in your camera roll. Also on deck: Cameroon’s data push at FGI 2026, 250 AI simulations for high schools, WhatsApp under scrutiny in Algeria, 8,000 Senegalese schools going satellite, humanoid robots competing in Beijing, Jumia’s fresh funding, and GTA VI landing on Netflix. Here’s your #TechFriday.
« My boss told me to post this »: Cameroon’s viral workplace marketing hack 💼📱
In Cameroon, the concept ‘My boss asked me to…’ is proving popular with companies that use humour and their employees to create viral content. But behind the marketing and entertainment, the phenomenon raises questions about consent, workplace pressure and the image of employees. Click here for full story
AFCON 2026: Cameroon’s champion Rose Bella opens up on social media pressure 🇨🇲📱
Following the Indomitable Lionesses’ victory, Rose Bella spoke about the pressure exerted by social media during the competition. She emphasised the key role played by team spirit in coping with this digital scrutiny, whilst dedicating the trophy to the people of Cameroon and to Samuel Eto’o. Click here for full story
Remember PhotoGrid? The app that shaped Cameroon’s first collages 📷🇨🇲
Cameroon’s IGF 2026 bet on data to connect public services 🇨🇲
From 18 to 20 August 2026, the IGF Cameroon brought together government departments, regulators and civil society in Yaoundé to discuss the interoperability of public data. Digital identification, digital payments and secure exchanges between institutions were on the agenda, with panel discussions dedicated to women, young people and infrastructure security. Click here for full story
Cameroon’s education ministry built 250 AI simulations in a months 🇨🇲🤖
Cameroon’s education ministry has built more than 250 bilingual teaching simulations in a single month, at almost no cost, giving high schools virtual labs they could never afford to build in person. Chemistry, biology, industrial skills: AI is entering classrooms without replacing teachers. Click here for full story
Algeria to Meta: WhatsApp accounts must keep a local phone number 📱 🇩🇿
Whilst WhatsApp is preparing to introduce usernames, Algeria has asked Meta to ensure that every account used in the country remains linked to a valid Algerian mobile number. The authorities wish to preserve identification and traceability mechanisms whilst anticipating the risks associated with this development. Click here for full story
Senegal to connect 8,000+ primary schools via Starlink 🇸🇳 🛰️
As the start of the 2026–2027 academic year approaches, Senegal plans to connect more than 8,000 primary schools to the internet via Starlink. The project aims to bridge the digital divide, facilitate access to educational resources, train 105,000 teachers and promote the use of AI in education. Click here for full story
Beijing turns humanoid robots into athletes 🤖🏆
In Beijing, more than 2,000 humanoid robots are taking part in 51 sporting and professional events. Races, football, table tennis and industrial tasks enable engineers to assess their speed, accuracy, balance and, above all, their ability to act autonomously. Click here for full story
IFC pours 15.3 billion CFA into Jumia to power up African e-commerce 🛒🌍
Before GTA VI launches, Rockstar bets big on Netflix 🎮
Rockstar will stream ‘GTA VI: An Extended Look’ exclusively on Netflix on 27 August. More than just a trailer, the event could be a tech documentary, utilising the platform’s algorithm to reach a global audience. It’s a strategy that redefines video game promotion. Click here for full story
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