Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Algeria plans to introduce 40 new digital vocational training specialties next academic year to support its National Digital Transformation Strategy. This initiative aims to train 500,000 ICT specialists by 2030, reduce brain drain by 40%, and align workforce skills with economic demands, reinforcing the country’s tech ecosystem and youth employability.
Mobilis has been named Algeria’s leading mobile network for coverage and performance in 2024 by Ookla, reflecting its strong infrastructure investments and commitment to digital inclusion. This achievement marks a significant milestone in Algeria’s connectivity landscape.
Algeria is expanding its vocational training with 40 new digital specialties, aiming to create 500,000 ICT specialists and reduce skilled professional emigration. By partnering with insurance, telecom, and private training entities, the country is driving youth employment and digital ecosystem growth as part of its national digital transformation strategy.
Algeria’s new sovereign cybersecurity strategy focuses on building national resilience through local capacity development, advanced cyber defense, and collaborative efforts across public and private sectors. The initiative aligns with broader digital transformation goals and aims to secure the country’s digital future amid growing cyber threats.
Algeria’s Ministry of Health has launched a digital platform to facilitate blood donation management by connecting donors with centers and centralizing data on blood needs. The initiative supports increased collection efficiency amid rising demand, building on recent campaigns to sustain donations year-round through technology and citizen engagement.
Algeria’s National Observatory of Civil Society has launched a digital platform to centralize blood donation efforts, enhancing emergency coordination and ensuring steady platelet availability, particularly for cancer patients. Launched alongside a national awareness campaign on World Blood Donor Day, this initiative aims to institutionalize blood donation as a continuous act of national solidarity.
President Paul Kagame’s visit to Algeria strengthened bilateral ties, spotlighting educational support in AI for Rwandan students and resulting in 11 new cooperation agreements. Both countries committed to fostering trade, knowledge exchange, and unity, with Rwanda planning a diplomatic mission in Algeria to boost economic engagement.
Société Nationale d’Assurance (SAA) has signed a strategic partnership with Algérie Télécom to enhance and secure its IT infrastructure. The collaboration aligns with SAA’s efforts to drive digital transformation and improve its technological capabilities.
Algeria is partnering with Lamina1 to build digital infrastructure centered on blockchain and immersive media. The project focuses on supporting creators, gaming, education, and IP ownership. With backing from the government, it aims to position Algeria as a tech hub in Africa, using Lamina1’s platform for content-driven digital economies.
An Algerian hacker group, “Jabaroot DZ,” attacked the CNSS on April 8, leaking personal data of nearly 2 million employees. While much of the data was found to be inaccurate, the breach raised concerns about the CNSS’s digital security. The attack was reportedly in retaliation for Moroccan hackers’ actions.