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$36 billion annually needed by 2040 to accelerate Africa’s digital infrastructure growth
26 February 2026
A new report titled "African Development Dynamics 2025: Infrastructure, Growth and Transformation," published in late November by OECD and the African Union Commission, highlights that Africa must invest $36 billion annually in fiber optic cables by 2040 to drive its productive transformation.
This figure accounts for roughly 23% of Africa’s total annual infrastructure needs, estimated at $155 billion, though it remains lower than investments required for roads ($50 billion) and railways ($38 billion).
Find out more Strengthening cybersecurity through smarter vendor risk management
20 February 2026
Ryan Boyes, Governance, Risk, and Compliance Officer at Galix
Vendor risk management has shifted from an administrative task to a strategic discipline, which shapes how well organisations protect themselves.
Many businesses rely heavily on third parties for essential services but underestimate how much sensitive data these partners hold or assume that responsibility shifts entirely once work is outsourced. Without clear standards, specialist support and continuous oversight, vendors quickly become one of the weakest links in an organisation’s security posture.
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Madagascar renews disaster management partnership with Yas telecom operator
18 February 2026
The National Office for Risk and Disaster Management and the telecom operator Yas Madagascar announced on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, the renewal of their partnership within the framework of the Private Sector Humanitarian Platform.
The aim is to strengthen disaster prevention and management, particularly regarding the dissemination of official information to the population. Yas's choice comes in a context where the operator dominates the telecommunications market in Madagascar, with 14.6 million subscribers, or 68% market share, according to the most recent data from 2024.
Find out more Algeria launches national conference to strengthen cybersecurity capabilities
18 February 2026
The Ministry of Formation and Vocational Education, in coordination with the Information Systems Security Agency, has launched a National Conference to Strengthen Capabilities in Cybersecurity in the capital.
The event, held at the National Army Club in Beni Mesous, was inaugurated by Naseema Arhab, Minister of Formation and Vocational Education, alongside Colonel Abdulsalam Belghoul, Director General of ASIS, Burhel Samir, Head of the National Authority for the Protection of Personal Data, and other officials.
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