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Kenya and Nigeria explore expansion of digital ties
Kenya and Nigeria have discussed deeper cooperation in ICT, including digital transformation, innovation, knowledge exchange and regional integration. The talks took place in Nairobi during the Africa Forward Summit, with Kenya’s William Gitau and Nigeria’s Bosun Tijani highlighting opportunities to strengthen the digital sectors of both countries.
Gitau said the discussions also reflected President William Ruto’s broader push for African-led development through local talent, resources and innovation. He added that Kenya’s progress on its 100,000-km Digital Superhighway programme drew praise from the Nigerian delegation, while the summit also opened doors for wider tech partnerships with companies such as Peach Payments and SAP.
Read the original article here: https://cajnewsafrica.com/2026/05/14/kenya-and-nigeria-explore-expansion-of-digital-ties/
Microsoft and G42’s $1 billion bet on Kenya’s AI future
Microsoft and UAE-based AI firm G42 have announced a $1 billion investment in Kenya’s digital ecosystem to strengthen the country’s position as a leading tech hub in Africa. The project includes a green data center in Olkaria, development of localised AI models, and training programmes to build digital skills across the region.
The partnership will also launch an East Africa Cloud Region for Microsoft Azure and an AI for Good Lab in Nairobi focused on agriculture, climate resilience and wildlife conservation. Officials say the initiative is designed to close the digital divide, support local innovation and make Kenya a major centre for AI and cloud infrastructure.
MoneyGram and Kraken connect crypto and cash globally
Kraken has partnered with MoneyGram to enable crypto-to-cash withdrawals in more than 100 countries, linking digital asset infrastructure with MoneyGram’s global payout network. The service will let users convert crypto into fiat currencies through both physical and digital channels, with rollout beginning in the United States, Europe, Latin America, Africa and parts of Asia-Pacific.
The partnership is designed to make crypto more practical by improving access to reliable cash-out services. Both companies said the move highlights the growing importance of interoperability between traditional finance and digital assets in driving broader adoption.
Read the original article here: https://dig.watch/updates/moneygram-kraken-connect-crypto-and-cash-globally
Canada approves first generic version of Ozempic amid rising GLP-1 competition
Health Canada has approved the first generic version of Novo Nordisk’s diabetes drug Ozempic in Canada, with Dr Reddy’s Laboratories set to market the copycat treatment. The decision comes as several drugmakers move to challenge the blockbuster GLP-1 drug with...
Bangladesh’s Mega Projects: Reviving the economy amidst COVID-19
Bangladesh’s economy is showing its potential through these mega projects. Government officials and experts say that if these Mega Projects can be implemented, Bangladesh’s status in the world court will increase.
Access Asia: Bangladesh, Sri Lanka & Pakistan Offer New Combinations For Regional Supply Chains
Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are all near neighbours in South Asia, orbiting around the influence of India. All four share common ties both in terms of their history with the United Kingdom and through more recent ties through membership of the SAARC trade bloc.
Blockchain Security & Stablecoins: Emerging Standards in the Commonwealth | Webinar Recording
As blockchain adoption accelerates across all 56 Commonwealth nations—representing over 2.5 billion people—understanding digital asset security and regulatory frameworks has never been more important.
Pacific Leadership in a Global Context: A Conversation with John Loau | Webinar Recording
In a recent webinar hosted by Julia Charlton, John Loau, chair of the National Party’s Pacific branch in New Zealand, shared insightful perspectives on Pacific leadership in a global context. Highlighting Samoa’s historic hosting of the 2024 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM)
Blockchain Security & Stablecoins: Emerging Standards in the Commonwealth
Join the Commonwealth Chamber of Commerce for an insightful virtual discussion focused on blockchain security and the rising impact of stablecoins across Commonwealth nations.
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG): Growth and Opportunities in the Commonwealth
ESG in full refers to “(E)nvironmental, (S)ocial and (G)overnance” principles. While no official definition of ESG exists, it is agreed to be a holistic management framework of standards for all business-centric stakeholders involved in the structuring of organisations to understand and measure how well their companies/institutions are performing to offset risks and harness opportunities related to environmental, social and governance indicators.
The Commonwealth Blue Charter: Progress Report
This progress report was released on 16 June 2022 by the Commonwealth Secretariat’s Oceans and Natural Resources Section, with notable contributions from David Sheppard, the Director of the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP); Matthew Goldie-Scot, the Managing Director of the humanitarian strategic consultancy firm Thuso; and, Nina Schoonman, Consultant at Thuso.
The Commonwealth Blue Charter: Ocean Action Report
In May 2022, Asia Investment Research, a research organisation jointly set up by the investment finance firm China Investment Research and Dezan & Shira Associates, issued a special Economics and Trade feature titled “Bangladesh Trade, Development & Economic...
Rethinking Gender Parity and FDI
Gender disparity is arguably one of the greatest impediments to global development. The FDI’s landscape is often an overlooked avenue in gender equality discourse. Yet, it propels tapping equally into the reservoir of capabilities.
Unveiling Rwanda at the Inclusive Fintech Forum 2023: A Journey of Progress and Innovation
Hello Rwanda! Like always, it has always been my pleasure to visit here. I can truly say now that it is one of my favorite places in the world. I mean I’ve never been in love with a country more than this landlocked country bordered by Uganda to the north, Tanzania to the east, Burundi to the south, and the Democratic Republic of Congo to the west.
23rd Commonwealth Law Conference 2023
Did you know the first Commonwealth Law Conference was held in London in 1955, and since then it has been held in various cities across the Commonwealth, including Singapore, Cape Town, Auckland, and Edinburgh. The most recent conference was held in Goa, India.