TECHNOLOGY

Kenya and the United Kingdom reaffirmed their commitment to deepening their cooperation in cybersecurity during a meeting announced on Thursday, August 20, in Nairobi by the Kenyan Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy. The discussions focused on governance,…

The Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) published the final version of its guidelines on satellite communications in 2026, a text intended to regulate geostationary and non-geostationary satellite operators as well as ground service providers in Liberia. The document establishes authorizations and…

The president of the Personal Data Protection Authority of Benin (APDP) received, on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, a delegation from the Personal Data Protection Authority of Togo (IPDCP). This meeting is part of a global approach focused on sharing experiences,…

Burkina Faso plans to rely on Nigeria to improve its access to international Internet connectivity. The initiative aims to allow the landlocked country, which depends on overland links, to diversify its routes to submarine cables and reduce the risks associated…

From Nairobi to Lagos, a new generation of cybercriminals is now relying on AI tools accessible to the general public. This evolution allows inexperienced actors to produce credible messages, automate their operations, and multiply their victims, according to alerts relayed…

While sub-Saharan Africa still lacks developers able to meet the needs of its digital economies, Sierra Leone aims to strengthen the technological training of its youth. The country considers digital sovereignty an important focus of its national training and professional…

Benin has launched the development of its national roadmap dedicated to digital public infrastructures. The future framework aims to strengthen digital identity, electronic payments, and secure data exchange between administrations, in order to simplify citizens’ access to public services. Benin…

As part of the ongoing improvement of the quality and reliability of its distribution network, the Benin Electricity Company (SBEE) is carrying out significant technical maintenance work this Tuesday, July 7, 2026. These large-scale interventions, although necessary to enhance the…

Cotonou will host the sixth edition of the Bitcoin Mastermind from July 3 to 5, a conference dedicated exclusively to bitcoin. Organized at the Golden Tulip hotel, the event will bring together professionals, investors, and individuals around conferences and practical…

The Sèmè City Institute of Technology and Innovation and Sorbonne University have formalized a framework cooperation agreement in Cotonou centered around materials science, artificial intelligence, and innovation management. This signature consolidates a partnership that has been active since 2021 and…

Founded by Senegalese engineer Momar Diouf, 3MD Energy SA has established itself as a leading industrial player in the design and manufacture of prefabricated substations and electrical equipment in West Africa. By focusing on local production, the company aims to…

Nvidia unveiled its new superchip RTX Spark at Computex 2026, designed to run artificial intelligence agents directly on PCs, without relying on the cloud. With Microsoft and Dell among the first partners, Jensen Huang aims to usher in a new…

Emmanuel Macron announced at the Choose France summit two commercial space missions planned for 2027 with French astronauts Thomas Pesquet and Arnaud Prost. Pesquet is set to join the ISS for his third flight, while Prost will participate in the…

The Nigerian telecom regulator has published a draft of operational rules aimed at regulating virtual mobile operators and their relationships with major host networks. This public consultation seeks to unlock a market that has been open since 2023 but remains…

Starting today, Benin Web TV offers you a new experience in consuming information with the launch of an audio feature that lets you listen to articles published on its platform. This innovation aims to adapt news consumption to new usage…

During a visit to Benin from April 20 to 27, 2026, Bertin Nahum, a global figure in medical robotics, is meeting with public, scientific, and digital sector stakeholders. At the heart of the exchanges: developing synergies around the GDIZ, training…

Benin now has electric power generation capacity deemed sufficient to cover a significant portion of its needs, thanks to recently commissioned infrastructure. It is on this basis that Minister Counselor Janvier Yahouedehou relied to explain the disruptions observed in the…

Benin has taken an important step in its digital transformation policy by drafting a strategic vision for the digital sector with a horizon of 2031, developed following a seminar held in Cotonou on February 5-6, 2026. Organized by the Ministry…

As part of modernizing higher education, the government is undertaking full project-management and equipment-supply missions for the installation of modular blocks dedicated to digital campuses within public universities. This initiative is part of the implementation of a large distance-education project…

The Council of Ministers has validated a decisive step in the reform of the energy sector. Meeting on January 28, 2026 in Cotonou, the Executive approved the guidelines of the Master Plan for the development of the electricity sub-sector through…

From September 2 to December 31, 2025, three Beninese alumni of the Pan African Youth Leadership Program (PAYLP) launched an innovative artificial intelligence and leadership training project in Tankpè, funded by a grant from the U.S. government through Meridian International.…

The prospect of Benin rejoining the ranks of oil-producing countries, initially announced for 2025, is experiencing technical delays that push back the planned schedule. According to Ecofin Agency, the project is moving forward, but at a slower pace than expected.…

The Government of Benin announced on Thursday, November 6, 2025, an ambitious water infrastructure project to strengthen the resilience of the agricultural and livestock sector. At the Council of Ministers on Wednesday, November 5, it was decided to begin construction…

The Council of Ministers, which met in ordinary session on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, appointed the members of the Investment Committee of the Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Fund (FERER). Four government ministers were selected to sit on this essential…

Benin’s economic capital on Monday hosted the 6th edition of the Climate Chance Africa Summit, a major gathering of non-state climate actors. Under the theme “Renewable energy, adaptation and biodiversity: challenges and perspectives,” the event puts Benin in the spotlight…

Nine major projects of the Ministry of Energy, Water, and Mines (MEEM) have just been suspended by decision of the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (ARMP). In an official notice made public on August 12, 2025, the institution halted procedures deemed…

Benin is taking a new step toward realizing its ambition to make Sèmè City a leading academic, scientific, and technological hub in West Africa. The government approved the Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) concerning the construction of the main campus of…

In the face of the alarming rise of cybercrime, Nigeria is opting for an innovative response. Instead of simply focusing on repression, the authorities announce the creation of an academy specializing in the professional retraining of former hackers. This unprecedented…

The Beninese National Assembly adopted on Monday, July 7, 2025, a bill amending the legal, tax, and customs regime applicable to the Niger-Benin export pipeline project (PENB). These adjustments aim to strengthen the legal security of the project partners and…

The Beninese government is taking a new step in its strategy to reposition Sème City as a regional hub of excellence. In a cabinet meeting this Wednesday, several decrees were adopted to implement the institutional and functional restructuring of this…