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Sudan to block WhatsApp calls, citing national security

Sudan will block voice and video calls on Meta’s WhatsApp messenger starting next week, the country’s telecommunications regulator said on Sunday, citing “national security” threats in a country ravaged by war.

Meta urged to go further in crackdown on 'nudify' apps

Meta has taken legal action against a company which runs ads on its platforms promoting so-called "nudify" apps, which typically using artificial intelligence (AI) to create fake nude images of people without their consent.

Ghana, UAE sign $1bn deal to build tech hub

Ghana and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the establishment of a technology and innovations hub to boost Ghana’s digital transformation and position it as a leading centre for artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies.

What is DOGE and why is Musk leaving?

Tesla boss Elon Musk has said he is leaving the Trump administration and his role in DOGE, the body tasked with reducing US government spending and cutting jobs.

Gov't to outline turnaround plan for troubled AirtelTigo in 8 weeks — Sam George

The Minister of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, says the government is working to restructure the long-standing debt of state-owned telecommunication company, AirtelTigo (AT), while engaging potential investors, and considering possible strategic partnerships to inject fresh capital and technical expertise into the company.