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Google Cloud unveils five major AI and digital infrastructure initiatives for Africa

Google Cloud has announced five major initiatives aimed at accelerating artificial intelligence adoption, digital infrastructure, and technology talent development across Africa during its flagship "Building for Africa with Google Cloud" summit.

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Senegal explores lower smartphone taxation to boost digital inclusion

Senegal's Ministry of Telecommunications and Digital Affairs has convened a national workshop to examine how taxation on entry-level smartphones can be reformed to accelerate digital inclusion and expand access to mobile internet across the country.

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AfCFTA Digital Trade Forum opens in Lagos with call to accelerate continental digital market

The African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat has opened the 2026 AfCFTA Digital Trade Forum in Lagos with a renewed call for African countries to accelerate the implementation of the AfCFTA Protocol on Digital Trade as part of efforts to build an i

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University of Ghana lecture highlights nature-based solutions as key to Africa's climate resilience

The Africa Centre for Nature-Based Climate Action has partnered with the University of Ghana to host the 2026 Scientific Day of Renaissance for Africa High-Level Public Lecture, bringing together policymakers, academics and environmental experts to examin

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Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT signs partnership to enhance climate resilience in Ken...

The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Kenya Meteorological Service Academy (KMSA) and the Institute for Meteorological Training and Research (IMTR) to enhance the delivery of climate informatio

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China–Egypt Technological Education Alliance launched in New Cairo

The Inauguration Ceremony of the China–Egypt Technological Education Alliance has been held at New Cairo Technological University, marking a new phase in vocational education and technical training cooperation between China and Egypt.

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WHO praises Zimbabwe’s health system efforts amid global funding pressures

The World Health Organization (World Health Organization) has commended Zimbabwe’s ongoing investments in its health sector, highlighting progress in health workforce development, infrastructure expansion and medicines regulation despite growing global fi

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UN Scientific Panel issues first global assessment on AI risks and opportunities

The United Nations Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence has released its Preliminary Report, offering the first globally coordinated scientific assessment of artificial intelligence (AI) opportunities, risks, and systemic

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Sierra Leone’s Chief Minister calls for education investment and inclusive AI leadership at Yidan Pr...

Sierra Leone’s Chief Minister and Chief Innovation Officer, David Moinina Sengeh, has called for stronger investment in education and inclusive leadership to navigate global challenges and shape the responsible use of artificial intelligence.

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FEF-AI4SD Paris Conference opens with welcome reception focused on AI and sustainable development co...

The FEF–Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Development (AI4SD) Paris Conference has officially commenced with a welcome cocktail and dinner that brought together researchers, policymakers, diplomats and industry representatives from Ghana, France and

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