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UNGA81: MTN urges for skills, tools and opportunities to unlock Africa’s AI talent

MTN Group has urged for greater access to digital skills, tools, networks and economic opportunities to enable Africa’s talent to participate meaningfully in the digital economy as artificial intelligence reshapes jobs and industries.

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UNGA81: Zimbabwe highlights digital inclusion drive at UNGA81, outlines AI roadmap

Zimbabwe has used the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA81) to outline its efforts to expand digital inclusion, improve connectivity and deploy artificial intelligence as part of the country’s broader digital transformation agenda.

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UNGA81: Guinea Outlines National AI Vision at UN Digital Cooperation Day 2026

Guinea has outlined its ambition to harness artificial intelligence (AI) to strengthen public services, create opportunities for young people and support development in priority sectors, including education, healthcare, agriculture and infrastructure.

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UNGA81: DCO Chief calls for global voice in AI governance as digital imbalance widens

Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) Secretary-General Deemah AlYahya has called for stronger global participation in shaping artificial intelligence governance, warning that the ability to use AI is spreading far more widely than the capacity to influe

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UNGA81: AU calls for trusted, safe and resilient digital environment for Africa

The African Union has reiterated the need for stronger online safety, digital resilience and data protection as Africa accelerates efforts to build a trusted and inclusive digital economy.

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Air Côte d’Ivoire Captain Claudio Ballanti retires after 18,000 flight hours

Air Côte d’Ivoire Captain Claudio Ballanti has completed his final flight with the airline after a career spanning 18,000 flight hours and nearly two million passengers, marking the end of his return to active service supporting the carrier’s transition i

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South Africa advances SKA development as MeerKAT extension nears completion

South Africa is advancing key components of the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) project, with the Engineering Operations Centre (EOC) at Klerefontein scheduled for launch in November 2026 and the MeerKAT extension nearing completion.

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MoMo Fintech Lab attracts over 990 entries from innovators across Ghana: Applications remain open un...

MobileMoney Fintech LTD (MMFL) has received over 990 entries from innovators across Ghana for the 2026 MoMo Fintech Lab, signalling strong interest in developing practical solutions for the country’s digital financial services sector. Applications remain

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UNGA81: ATU calls for stronger protection of Africa’s critical digital infrastructure

The African Telecommunications Union (ATU) has called for stronger protection of critical civilian digital infrastructure as Africa seeks to strengthen digital sovereignty, infrastructure resilience and the public interest.

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Kenya AI accelerator drives assessment of high-impact AI solutions

The Kenya AI Accelerator has reached a key milestone by completing its Final Business Assessment Calibration Workshop, which reviewed leading artificial intelligence innovations focused on public service delivery and GreenTech.

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