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This week, Africa’s digital life is everywhere: in the pink of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which asks whether sharing leads to screening, in private disputes exposed in public, and in TikTok lives turned into real marketplaces. In Yaoundé, QR Codes now police taxis. Senegal rethinks satellite rules after Starlink, and Côte d’Ivoire readies Meta monetization. On the innovation front, 24 Yango Fellows, Rwanda’s 54,000 health workers, the UNDP-GSMA AI partnership and Edward Gandanzara’s farming AI light the way. Happy reading, and happy #TechFriday!
Pink October floods Cameroon’s feeds, but does it get anyone screened ? 🎀🇨🇲
In Cameroon, WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and other platforms are becoming spaces for raising awareness about breast cancer. Personal stories, posters, and information about screening are circulating widely. However, this digital visibility raises a question: Is sharing information online enough to encourage people to actually take action? Click here for full story
In Cameroon, “I’ll post this” is the new threat in a private fight 💔🇨🇲
In Cameroon, relationship conflicts, debts, or disagreements among family members and friends sometimes spill over from private conversations onto social media. Screenshots, voice memos, photos, and videos then become tools for exerting pressure, defending oneself, or exposing others—with consequences that are difficult to control. Click here for full story
TikTok Live is becoming the new market stall for Cameroonian shoppers 🛍️🇨🇲
In Cameroon, live-streaming commerce is gaining traction on TikTok. Clothing, shoes, cosmetics, and electronics are showcased in real time. Sellers answer questions, negotiate prices, and take orders via Mobile Money, turning live streams into full-fledged commercial showcases. Click here for full story
Yaoundé’s taxi crackdown begins: no QR code, no street 🚕🇨🇲
Starlink’s suspension pushes Senegal to rewrite its satellite rulebook 🛰️ 🇸🇳
Senegal’s ARTP is launching a public consultation on developments in the electronic communications sector and the regulation of emerging technologies. In particular, the regulator is examining the regulatory framework applicable to satellite operators, their obligations, and their coexistence with terrestrial networks. Click here for full story
Côte d’Ivoire is close to letting creators earn money from Meta platforms💰🇨🇮
Côte d’Ivoire is preparing to launch a content monetization program on Facebook and Instagram. With technical tests deemed successful, the authorities are finalizing the regulatory framework with Meta to enable local creators to earn revenue directly from their content. Click here for full story
Yango Fellowship 2026: 24 young Africans pitch tech fixes for transit, waste and jobs 🚀🌍
In Abidjan, 24 young people from six African countries presented their technology projects following twelve weeks of development. AI, robotics, digital payments, transport, waste management and cross-border employment were among the solutions presented during the Yango Fellowship 2026. Click here for full story
How 54,000 health workers and their smartphones are reshaping maternal care in Rwanda 🇷🇼🏥
Thanks to smartphones, electronic health records, and the use of health data, Rwanda is strengthening its monitoring of pregnant women. This digital transformation is helping to improve care for high-risk pregnancies and reduce maternal mortality. Click here for full story
UNDP and GSMA want African AI projects to outgrow the prototype stage 🤖🌍
Edward Gandanzara: AI is bringing smallholder farmers closer to major opportunities 🌱🤖
With Maminda AI, Zimbabwean entrepreneur Edward Gandanzara is harnessing artificial intelligence to benefit the agricultural sector. His platform helps farmers monitor their crops, access new markets and benefit from financing solutions tailored to their needs. Click here for full story
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