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Africell’s Landmark $300 Million Bond Boosts Digital Infrastructure and Economic Growth in The Gambia and Others

Louise Mendy November 11, 2024

Gambiaj.com – Africell is poised to drive significant progress in The Gambia’s digital infrastructure and economic growth following a successful $300 million bond issuance. Part of a broader expansion effort, the funds raised through this bond will strengthen Africell’s capabilities in The Gambia, Angola, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Sierra Leone, enhancing mobile and data connectivity for businesses, communities, and the broader digital economy.

Gambia Hosts Seminar on Online Safety for Children and Vulnerable Groups

Awa Colley November 9, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – As part of ongoing efforts to develop a national online safety policy for children and vulnerable groups, The Gambia’s Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy held a seminar on Friday with internet service providers, GSM operators, content developers, and other key stakeholders.

India and The Gambia Forge Partnership for Digital Transformation through New MoU

Awa Colley October 4, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (NEW DELHI, India) – The Republic of India and The Gambia have signed a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at bolstering digital transformation efforts in both countries. The agreement, signed on Thursday at the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) Complex in New Delhi,

Senegal’s President Faye Forges Strategic Tech Partnerships in Silicon Valley to Propel Africa’s Digital Hub Ambitions

Frederic Tendeng September 28, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (CALIFORNIA, United States) – President Oumar Faye of Senegal, following his participation in the 79th United Nations General Assembly in New York, extended his U.S. tour to California’s Silicon Valley to strengthen Senegal’s position as a burgeoning digital hub in Africa.

Telegram Chief Pavel Durov Arrested in France Amid Allegations of Criminal Activity on Platform

Ebrima Bah August 26, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (PARIS, France) – Pavel Durov, the Franco-Russian billionaire and chief executive of Telegram, has been arrested by French police at Le Bourget airport near Paris. Durov, 39, was detained on Saturday evening after arriving from Baku, Azerbaijan, on a private plane, sources confirmed to AFP.

Senegal Enters Space Age with Successful Launch of First Satellite, GAINDESAT-1a

Frederic Tendeng August 17, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – Senegal made history today as it officially joined the ranks of space-faring nations with the successful launch of its first satellite, GAINDESAT-1a. The satellite was launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from the United States as part of the Transporter-11 mission, which carried 116 small satellites into orbit.

Global Outage Triggers Massive Disruptions: Airlines Grounded, Hospitals and Media Paralyzed

Frederic Tendeng July 19, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – A global technology outage on Friday caused widespread chaos, grounding flights, disrupting banks and hospital systems, and silencing media outlets in a major disruption that underscored the world’s dependence on a few key software providers.

UNESCO Empowers Gambian Youth to Combat Hate Speech and Misinformation

Frederic Tendeng June 5, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – UNESCO continues to make significant strides in promoting media and information literacy among the youth of The Gambia. Building on the success of a two-day training event in October 2023, UNESCO has reaffirmed its commitment to empowering young people as critical players in the battle against hate speech, misinformation, and disinformation.

The Gambia Ranks Among Lowest for Internet Speed and Quality Globally

Louise Mendy June 5, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The Gambia has been ranked among the bottom ten countries worldwide in terms of internet speed and network quality for its citizens, according to a recent assessment by a team of software and technology experts at Increditools. The study, based on data from Speedtest.net, highlighted the challenges facing the country’s internet infrastructure.

The Gambia Reviews Evidence Bill to Strengthen Cybercrime Legislation

Frederic Tendeng May 26, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy recently held a consultation review and validation workshop for the Evidence Bill, with support from the Council of Europe and close collaboration with the Ministry of Justice (MOJ).

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