Africa

08.14.19

Politics

Huawei technicians may have helped African governments spy on opponents

An investigation found Huawei employees helped authorities in Uganda and Zambia.

By C. Fisher, 08.14.19

08.08.19

DeepMind uses AI to track Serengeti wildlife with photos

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Gadgetry

DeepMind uses AI to track Serengeti wildlife with photos

It should help protect fragile species from human encroachment.

By J. Fingas, 08.08.19

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06.28.19

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Internet

Google's next undersea internet cable will link Africa and Europe

The first phase of the Equiano cable should be online in 2021.

By K. Holt, 06.28.19

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04.09.19

Facebook creates an AI-based map of Africa to help with crisis relief

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Internet

Facebook creates an AI-based map of Africa to help with crisis relief

When you know where people live, you know where to provide aid.

By J. Fingas, 04.09.19

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03.07.19

Microsoft beats Amazon to open the first cloud data center in Africa

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Internet

Microsoft beats Amazon to open the first cloud data center in Africa

Good news for South African gamers.

By R. England, 03.07.19

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01.03.19

Intel-powered camera uses AI to protect endangered African wildlife

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Cameras

Intel-powered camera uses AI to protect endangered African wildlife

Resolve's TrailGuard can spot poachers in time to thwart them.

By J. Fingas, 01.03.19

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12.02.18

Netflix will order original shows from Africa in 2019

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Services

Netflix will order original shows from Africa in 2019

Its push for local programming will soon include most major continents.

By J. Fingas, 12.02.18

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09.30.18

Artificial insemination used to breed lions for the first time

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Medicine

Artificial insemination used to breed lions for the first time

It could help save a species facing serious danger.

By J. Fingas, 09.30.18

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08.20.18

Autonomous drones will help stop illegal fishing in Africa

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Robots

Autonomous drones will help stop illegal fishing in Africa

They'll identify fishing boats in protected waters.

By J. Fingas, 08.20.18

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07.26.18

Google will roll out 200 WiFi hotspots in Nigeria by 2020

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Internet

Google will roll out 200 WiFi hotspots in Nigeria by 2020

It's part of a broader effort to bring the country online.

By T. Seppala, 07.26.18

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Africa

Huawei technicians may have helped African governments spy on opponents

DeepMind uses AI to track Serengeti wildlife with photos

Google's next undersea internet cable will link Africa and Europe

Facebook creates an AI-based map of Africa to help with crisis relief

Microsoft beats Amazon to open the first cloud data center in Africa

Intel-powered camera uses AI to protect endangered African wildlife

Netflix will order original shows from Africa in 2019

Artificial insemination used to breed lions for the first time

Autonomous drones will help stop illegal fishing in Africa

Google will roll out 200 WiFi hotspots in Nigeria by 2020

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