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Congo Eyes Deep Tech Ties With Russia, Telecoms Minister Says
Congo Eyes Deep Tech Ties With Russia, Telecoms Minister Says
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Congo Eyes Deep Tech Ties With Russia, Telecoms Minister Says"We need the skills and knowledge of Russia, which is one of the leading countries in digital... 06.06.2025, Sputnik Africa
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Congo Eyes Deep Tech Ties With Russia, Telecoms Minister Says"We need the skills and knowledge of Russia, which is one of the leading countries in digital technologies," Leon Juste Ibombo stated at the Global Digital Forum in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia.According to the official, Congo prioritizes: ⦁ training young Congolese in cutting-edge tech;⦁ developing digital infrastructure;⦁ protecting local data."We cannot speak about sovereignty if we do not have sovereignty over our own data," he emphasized. With over 70% of its population under 35, Congo is pushing for innovation, startup growth, and global collaboration — including active engagement with BRICS and Russian tech institutions, Ibombo also noted.
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Congo Eyes Deep Tech Ties With Russia, Telecoms Minister Says
"We need the skills and knowledge of Russia, which is one of the leading countries in digital technologies," Leon Juste Ibombo stated at the Global Digital Forum in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia.
According to the official, Congo prioritizes:
⦁ training young Congolese in cutting-edge tech;
⦁ developing digital infrastructure;
⦁ protecting local data.
"We cannot speak about sovereignty if we do not have sovereignty over our own data," he emphasized.
With over 70% of its population under 35, Congo is pushing for innovation, startup growth, and global collaboration — including active engagement with BRICS and Russian tech institutions, Ibombo also noted.
