- Morocco and Orange Maroc signed a memorandum of understanding to accelerate the testing and deployment of artificial intelligence solutions.
- The partnership will focus on e-government, e-health, e-education and e-agriculture as part of the country’s digital transformation agenda.
- Morocco expects artificial intelligence to contribute 100 billion dirhams ($11 billion) to GDP by 2030, create 50,000 specialized jobs and support the training of 200,000 graduates.
Morocco continues to implement its artificial intelligence development strategy. The Ministry of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform signed a memorandum of understanding with Orange Maroc in Casablanca on Thursday, June 4, to strengthen cooperation in the testing and deployment of AI solutions.
Minister Delegate Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni and Orange Maroc Chief Executive Officer Hendrik Kasteel signed the agreement. Through the partnership, both parties plan to develop practical AI use cases that align with Morocco’s digital transformation priorities. The partners will place particular emphasis on e-government initiatives to improve the quality and efficiency of public services.
The parties have already identified pilot projects and will jointly develop them over the coming months. Orange Maroc will contribute its infrastructure and technological expertise to test AI applications across several strategic sectors. The company will support projects in e-health, e-education and e-agriculture. Moroccan authorities seek to accelerate AI adoption in sectors that can directly improve citizens’ lives while strengthening the competitiveness of the national economy.
The cooperation aligns with Morocco’s broader ambitions for artificial intelligence development. The government has positioned AI as a core pillar of its “Morocco Digital 2030” strategy and its “AI Made in Morocco” roadmap. These initiatives seek to accelerate the digital transformation of public administrations, businesses and public services. Consequently, policymakers view AI as a key technology for boosting productivity, improving service delivery and supporting long-term economic growth.
Moroccan authorities project that artificial intelligence will contribute 100 billion dirhams (approximately $11 billion) to gross domestic product by 2030. The government also expects the sector to create 50,000 specialized jobs and support the training of 200,000 graduates in AI-related skills. Against this backdrop, the partnership with Orange Maroc aims to accelerate the transition from strategy to implementation by leveraging private-sector infrastructure, technical expertise and innovation capabilities.
This article was initially published in French by Samira Njoya
Adapted in English by Ange J.A de Berry Quenum
- 1Confirmed centralizes and automates customer communications on WhatsApp, enabling businesses to manage large-scale messaging campaigns.
- The platform offers message scheduling, personalization tools and performance analytics to improve customer engagement and campaign effectiveness.
- Founder Taher Alami brings more than two decades of experience in digital transformation, marketing technology and startup investment.
Taher Alami is a serial entrepreneur, angel investor and digital strategist. He founded and leads 1Confirmed, a platform that helps companies communicate more efficiently with customers through WhatsApp.
Founded in 2024, 1Confirmed centralizes and automates customer interactions. The platform enables organizations to distribute information quickly, respond to inquiries and strengthen customer relationships. The platform allows businesses to send communication campaigns directly to customer contact lists at scale. Companies can schedule messages in advance and deliver them at specific dates and times. This feature enables businesses to organize communication activities more efficiently and reduces the need for manual intervention during campaign deployment.
1Confirmed also provides message personalization tools. Businesses can tailor communications using recipient-specific information, making interactions more relevant and engaging. The platform seeks to strengthen customer proximity while improving campaign performance and effectiveness.
In addition, 1Confirmed offers performance-tracking capabilities. Users can access data related to message delivery, customer interactions and engagement levels. These insights allow businesses to measure campaign results and refine future communication strategies.
Beyond 1Confirmed, Taher Alami founded Abweb, a digital consulting and transformation company, in 2005. He also serves as an angel investor in fintech company WafR and in Nextwi, a Wi-Fi-based ecosystem that helps businesses transform connectivity into a strategic asset through reliable, scalable and user-focused networking solutions.
Taher Alami earned a marketing degree (equivalent to a four-year undergraduate qualification) from HEM Business & Engineering School in 2003. He quickly focused on combining marketing and technology. In 2008, he co-founded MasterAudit and served as its chief technical officer until 2015. The company develops an application specialized in marketing audit activities. In 2012, he also co-founded Casapplanca, a solution designed to help users address everyday challenges.
This article was initially published in French by Melchior Koba
Adapted in English by Ange J.A de Berry Quenum
- Liberrex helps organizations reduce waiting times and streamline visitor flows through a digital queue-management platform.
- The solution serves multiple industries, including banking, telecommunications, healthcare, public administration, transportation and automotive services.
- The platform centralizes appointments, visitor management, customer feedback and performance monitoring while providing real-time waiting-time updates.
Achraf Ammar is a Tunisian entrepreneur and the co-founder and chief executive officer of Liberrex, a company specializing in customer journey management and visitor flow organization.
Founded in 2019, Liberrex seeks to improve professional interactions by significantly reducing waiting times while enhancing service quality. The company offers a versatile solution that serves a wide range of industries, including banking, telecommunications, healthcare, public administration, transportation and automotive services.
The name Liberrex reflects the vision of its founders. The company derived the name from the Latin words libertas, meaning freedom, and experientia, meaning experience. The name reflects the company's objective of giving users greater freedom by eliminating the constraints associated with long queues.
The platform allows organizations to centralize appointment scheduling, visitor-flow management, customer feedback collection and performance monitoring through a single dashboard.
Meanwhile, the application enables users to book appointments or join a queue remotely through various digital channels. Once users register, the system issues a virtual ticket that allows them to track their position in the queue and view estimated waiting times in real time.
The platform provides businesses with detailed visibility into customer traffic and service demand. As a result, organizations can allocate resources more effectively, optimize workforce planning and streamline daily operations. In addition, managers can collect valuable data that helps them better understand customer expectations and improve decision-making.
Achraf Ammar graduated from the University of Carthage in 2014 with a bachelor's degree in computer science. He later earned a bachelor's degree in computer systems engineering from the University of Essex in the United Kingdom in 2018. He began his professional career in 2012 at Orange Tunisia, where he worked as a mobile application developer.
Between 2016 and 2017, he joined Intel Corporation as a software engineer. Before fully committing to entrepreneurship in 2019, he also worked as an enterprise solutions developer and technical project manager for international e-commerce firm APG eCommerce Solutions.
This article was initially published in French by Melchior Koba
Adapted in English by Ange J.A de Berry Quenum
At its Conversations 2026 conference on Wednesday, June 3, Meta unveiled Business Agent, an AI tool designed to automate customer service across WhatsApp, Messenger and Instagram. The chatbot provides instant multilingual responses to customer inquiries, recommends products and can complete sales transactions. Available at no cost for now, it allows merchants to engage with customers without relying on round-the-clock human support.
FSDH Bank is partnering with two investment funds to launch a training program for female tech leaders in Nigeria. The initiative aims to address the funding gap faced by women entrepreneurs. Participants will learn how to strengthen their financial management and attract investors, while selected projects may qualify for loans and investments of up to $1 million.
Nairobi will host the Cyber First East Africa forum on July 8, 2026. The event will bring together experts, technology companies and policymakers from across East Africa to develop strategies to protect IT infrastructure from cyber threats. Participants will discuss data security issues aimed at supporting a secure digital transformation in the region.
- DRC launches pilot digital system for health supply chains
- LOGIMEV tracks medicine and vaccine stocks in real time
- Pilot begins in Kinshasa and Maniema before nationwide rollout
The Democratic Republic of Congo launched the pilot phase of LOGIMEV in Kinshasa last week. The digital system is designed to modernize the management of health supply chains.
Developed on the OpenLMIS platform with support from several international partners, the solution aims to improve the monitoring of drug and vaccine stocks and strengthen supply chain data flows across the Congolese health system.
"This event marks a decisive step for the supply chain of health products within the Ministry of Health. Through this initiative, we will progressively have an integrated system capable of providing reliable, real-time logistics data to support decision-making at every level of our health system," said Dr. Body Ilonga, Secretary-General at the Ministry of Health.
The project is led by the Ministry of Public Health and implemented with support from partners including Gavi, UNICEF, VillageReach and the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI). Authorities describe the initiative as part of efforts to digitize the national health system, with the goal of centralizing logistics data and making it available in real time to improve decision-making.
The system is designed to track 154 products across 14 national programs, including the Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI). The pilot phase will be rolled out in the provinces of Kinshasa and Maniema before a gradual nationwide expansion. The project is part of the National Health Development Plan 2024-2033, which calls for the modernization of management tools and infrastructure in the sector.
The initiative comes as several African countries accelerate efforts to digitize their health systems to improve the availability of medicines and the management of vaccination campaigns. Stock shortages and supply chain weaknesses remain among the main barriers to healthcare access on the continent, according to the World Health Organization. Digital logistics management platforms are increasingly being deployed to improve supply chain visibility and reduce losses of health products.
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, where logistical challenges remain significant because of the country's size and the difficulty of reaching some areas, authorities hope digitization will improve the availability of vaccines and medicines at health facilities. In the longer term, LOGIMEV could also improve interoperability between health programs and strengthen the resilience of the Congolese health system.
Samira Njoya
- AskMandla digitizes contracts, payroll processing, compliance and leave management for household employers.
- The platform aims to formalize domestic employment and improve financial and professional recognition for domestic workers.
- South African entrepreneur Peter Adolphs launched the company in 2025 after building businesses in media, marketing and security technology.
South African entrepreneur Peter Adolphs serves as co-founder and chief executive officer of AskMandla, a South African platform that supports individuals who employ domestic staff, including housekeepers, gardeners, nannies and caregivers.
Founded in 2025, AskMandla manages key administrative tasks associated with domestic employment. The platform generates customized employment contracts based on each worker’s role, working hours and compensation level. Users sign the contracts digitally, and the platform stores them in a secure environment that allows both employers and employees to access them at any time.
The platform also assists employers with worker registration procedures involving relevant public agencies. The solution tracks mandatory contributions and helps employers maintain records that comply with regulatory requirements. In addition, the platform processes payroll, calculates applicable deductions and generates monthly payslips. Employers receive a single invoice covering all payment obligations, while workers receive their payslips directly through WhatsApp.
AskMandla also manages employee leave records. The platform tracks accrued leave entitlements, sick leave, family responsibility leave and unpaid absences.
The system centralizes and continuously updates these records, helping employers and employees reduce administrative errors and minimize potential disputes.
Beyond routine administration, AskMandla seeks to improve working conditions for domestic employees.
The company argues that many domestic workers lack the documentation and employment records needed to access financial services or pursue new professional opportunities. By providing employment contracts, payslips and structured employment histories, the platform helps strengthen worker visibility and professional recognition.
Peter Adolphs launched his first company in 2008. He founded Catchlight Film, a production company specializing in documentaries and advertising content.
In 2013, he co-founded Twenty-Two Media, a marketing agency.
Adolphs earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Management from IIE Varsity College in 2004. He later obtained a bachelor’s degree in Film, Business Administration and Business Management from AFDA School for the Creative Economy in 2007.
He began his professional career in 2008 as a producer at Cooked in Africa Films, a film production company. Between 2021 and 2022, he served as chief executive officer of Namola, a smart safety platform.
This article was initially published in French by Melchior Koba
Adapted in English by Ange J.A de Berry Quenum
- Morocco’s Ministry of Digital Transition and the National Police signed a framework agreement to modernize citizen reception services across police facilities.
- The partnership will deploy pilot projects and digital infrastructure before expanding reforms nationwide.
- The initiative builds on the DGSN’s broader digital transformation strategy, including the launch of the E-Police platform in 2024.
The Ministry of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform and the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) signed a framework agreement in Rabat on Wednesday, June 3, to enhance citizen reception services across police stations and security facilities nationwide.
Minister Delegate for Digital Transition Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni and DGSN Director General Abdellatif Hammouchi signed the agreement.
The agreement provides for the implementation of pilot programs and the development of digital and physical infrastructure aimed at modernizing reception conditions within police stations and security services.
The two institutions will test new service models before extending them progressively across the country. Authorities expect the pilot phase to evaluate operational effectiveness and support a broader national rollout.
Beyond infrastructure modernization, the agreement seeks to strengthen institutional cooperation between the two entities.
The partnership aims to support the modernization of police public services while integrating security administration more closely into Morocco’s broader public-sector digital transformation program.
The initiative forms part of a wider modernization effort that Morocco’s national police have pursued for several years.
In late 2024, the DGSN launched the E-Police platform, which allows citizens to complete several administrative procedures online. The platform enables users to request police documents, schedule appointments and track selected procedures remotely.
The institution has also developed a digital ecosystem based on digital identity solutions and the gradual dematerialization of administrative services.
According to the DGSN, this strategy aims to reduce in-person visits, accelerate request processing and strengthen personal data protection.
The agreement signed in Rabat also supports Morocco’s broader objective of extending service-quality standards across public administrations.
The framework includes an experimentation phase through pilot projects. Authorities will use the results of those projects as the basis for wider deployment across DGSN structures nationwide.
Samira Njoya
- Cameroon is seeking financing for DIGI-CoR, a CFA92 billion ($163 million) program aimed at accelerating the digital transformation of decentralized local governments.
- The initiative will deploy digital infrastructure, improve connectivity and establish interoperable platforms to modernize local public services.
- Authorities estimate that the program could create more than 9,200 direct, indirect and induced jobs over three years.
Cameroon is seeking funding to implement DIGI-CoR, a CFA92 billion ($163 million) program designed to accelerate the digital transformation of the country's decentralized local authorities.
The government presented the initiative to technical and financial partners in Yaoundé on Tuesday, June 2. The project aims to modernize local administration, expand access to digital public services and reduce regional disparities in connectivity and digital equipment.
The initiative comes as digital projects continue to emerge across Cameroon's municipalities and regions, although deployment remains uneven from one territory to another. Authorities are promoting a coordinated approach to improve interoperability among systems and enhance the quality of services delivered to citizens.
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The DIGI-CoR program will deploy digital infrastructure, improve connectivity, equip local authorities with information technology and energy systems, and establish interoperable digital platforms.
The government aims to enable existing administrative systems to communicate with one another more effectively. Authorities expect this interoperability to improve information sharing and increase public-service efficiency.
The initiative targets significant gaps in local digital readiness. According to data presented by the government, 68.5% of decentralized local authorities lack structured computer networks, while 57.8% do not employ personnel specifically trained in digital tools.
These shortcomings continue to slow the modernization of administrative services, even as municipalities and regional governments assume a growing role in local development.
DIGI-CoR will also promote the sharing of digital infrastructure to reduce investment and operating costs. Rather than developing isolated systems, local authorities will rely on shared resources for data hosting, cybersecurity and digital-service management.
In addition, the program will strengthen the skills of public-sector employees and establish a regulatory framework aimed at harmonizing digital transformation efforts across the country.
Authorities expect the initiative to simplify administrative procedures, shorten processing times and improve public access to information. At the same time, local governments should benefit from stronger local revenue mobilization, more efficient administrative management and enhanced data-driven decision-making tools.
The project builds on several digitalization programs already underway in Cameroon. Authorities have developed 335 municipal portals through earlier local-government digitalization programs.
In addition, 145 local authorities have already received equipment financed by the Special Fund for Equipment and Inter-Municipal Intervention (FEICOM).
However, the government believes that these initiatives remain fragmented and insufficiently interconnected, limiting their impact at the national level.
Government projections indicate that DIGI-CoR could generate more than 9,200 direct, indirect and induced jobs over a three-year period. Authorities expect young people and women to secure a significant share of those opportunities.
The government views the initiative as a key lever for accelerating the modernization of territorial administration while supporting the growth of Cameroon’s local digital economy.
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- South African entrepreneur Carina Bruwer founded Gigster to connect event organizers with talent and service providers across Africa.
- The platform operates as a digital marketplace covering artists, speakers, content creators and event-management specialists.
- Gigster also offers "Gigster Direct," a business management tool that helps service providers handle contracts, invoicing and payments.
Entrepreneur, musician and competitive swimmer Carina Bruwer has combined her professional interests to build solutions for the entertainment and events market. She serves as founder and chief executive officer of Gigster, a platform that connects event organizers with industry professionals.
Founded in 2015, Gigster operates as a talent marketplace serving the African events ecosystem. The platform brings together artists, hosts, speakers, content creators and a wide range of event-related service providers through a single digital interface.
The platform enables companies, institutions and individuals to identify and engage professionals that match their event requirements more efficiently.
Within the entertainment segment, Gigster lists musicians, bands, dancers, comedians, disc jockeys, stage performers and other specialized entertainment professionals. The platform also features event speakers and facilitators, including masters of ceremony, keynote speakers, trainers and auctioneers. By aggregating diverse talent categories in one marketplace, Gigster seeks to simplify talent sourcing and improve visibility for industry participants.
Gigster extends its offering beyond artistic performances. The platform provides access to creative and media professionals, including photographers, videographers, content creators, voice artists and audiovisual production specialists.
In addition, the marketplace includes event-support providers specializing in logistics, decoration, beauty services, guest management, security and event coordination. This broader service offering allows organizers to source multiple event-related services through a single platform.
Beyond its marketplace activities, the company offers a solution called Gigster Direct. The tool targets service providers who secure their own clients independently of the marketplace.
Gigster Direct helps users manage administrative processes associated with their engagements, including invoicing, contract management and payment collection. The company aims to reduce administrative burdens while allowing professionals to focus on service delivery and business growth.
Carina Bruwer’s academic and entrepreneurial career reflects a diverse professional profile. She earned a degree in Musical Performance from the University of Stellenbosch in 2003. In addition to leading Gigster, she founded and directs Sterling EQ, an instrumental music group.
She also founded and serves as creative director of Visio Productions, a video and photography production company launched in 2020. In the same year, she founded PanaStream, a company that provides live video-streaming solutions.
This article was initially published in French by Melchior Koba
Adapted in English by Ange J.A de Berry Quenum
Nigerian startup Riwe has secured UN funding to expand its climate insurance services for smallholder farmers. The project uses satellite data to automatically compensate farmers when droughts or floods occur. With the funding, the company plans to provide affordable insurance coverage, weather alerts and access to loans to more than 15,000 farmers, helping protect their crops from climate-related losses.
WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature aimed at detecting scam messages. The system will analyze suspicious messages from unknown numbers directly on users' devices rather than sending them to external servers. This allows the app to identify potential scams in real time while preserving privacy, as chats remain end-to-end encrypted. Users will receive an alert allowing them to block suspicious contacts.
Startup Esca Finance has partnered with the MANSA platform to offer same-day international money transfers. The partnership uses stablecoins to bypass delays associated with traditional banking systems. The technology allows money transfer operators to avoid holding large amounts of capital overseas to settle transactions destined for markets such as Nigeria, Ghana and Francophone Africa.