Technology
Egypt has strengthened its role in the global AI landscape with the launch of Ai Everything Middle East & Africa Egypt, held at the historic Sultan Hussein Kamel Palace in Cairo. This milestone event, organized by GITEX GLOBAL in partnership with Egypt’s Ministry of Communications and Information......
Africa leads the world in the percentage of women graduating in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), with nearly 47% of graduates being female. However, according to a recent report by McKinsey & Company, this progress is not translating into equitable representation in the continent’s......
Morocco has solidified its position as a growing player in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) startup ecosystem, climbing to fourth place in regional funding rankings for July 2025. This advancement puts the North African nation ahead of Egypt, which dropped in rankings due to macroeconomic challenges......
TikTok has revealed that it removed 1,040,981 videos from its platform in Morocco during the first quarter of 2025. The takedowns were part of the company’s ongoing efforts to enforce community guidelines and ensure content safety across the platform. The social media giant’s Community Guidelines......
Nokia has announced its contract to supply cutting-edge technology for the Medusa submarine cable, a landmark project aimed at enhancing digital connectivity between Europe and North Africa. The Finnish telecommunications giant will deploy its 1830 GX platform and ICE7 coherent optics, enabling efficient,......
The U.S. Department of Defense has announced a contract with Cubic Defense Acquisition Inc. to provide logistical support for the P5 Combat Training System (P5CTS), which includes participation from Morocco. Valued at approximately $400 million, the contract involves the U.S. Air Force and several partner......
Morocco has secured the 30th position worldwide in the cybersecurity category of the 2025 Global Resilience Index, published by Factory Mutual Insurance Company (FM), achieving an impressive score of 94.1 out of 100. This ranking places the country among the top 50 nations globally, underscoring its......
Cassava Technologies, founded by Zimbabwean entrepreneur Strive Masiyiwa, has unveiled an ambitious project to revolutionize technological innovation in Africa. In partnership with global tech giant NVIDIA, the company plans to establish the continent’s first artificial intelligence (AI) factory. This......
In a groundbreaking moment for artificial intelligence and global representation, Kenza Layli, the first Moroccan AI influencer, has been crowned Miss AI at the debut World AI Creator Awards. This prestigious event, dedicated to celebrating innovation in AI creation, saw Layli emerge victorious from......
In the bustling city of Marrakech, Morocco, the recent GITEX Africa 2024 conference showcased Huawei's North Africa division, painting a vivid picture of the continent's digital transformation journey. High-ranking executives from the tech giant graced the event, engaging in insightful roundtable......
