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Ghana Calls on Africa to Shape Global Internet and AI Governance
In early November 2026, Ghana’s Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, delivered a clear message at the closing of the 2026 African School of Internet Governance (AfriSIG) in Accra: Africa can no longer remain a passive consumer of technologies and policies designed elsewhere. The continent must actively shape the rules governing…
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INEC Chairman Calls for Safe AI deployment as Nigeria’s 2027 General Elections Draws Closer
The INEC chairman said the growing influence of algorithms and data architectures on democratic processes had made responsible technological innovation an important consideration for election management bodies. Photo Credit: I-Stock Photos
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NITDA Calls for Trust, Transparency and Accountability in Nigeria’s Digital Governance
The NITDA Director-General said the focus of Nigeria’s digital governance efforts must shift from simply asking what technology can do to determining how technology should be governed. Photo Credit: NITDA Chairman – AfricaTechNews
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Why are Tech Bigwigs Suddenly rushing to Kazakhstan?
Kazakhstan sits more than 6,000 miles from Silicon Valley, yet in 2025–2026 a growing roster of prominent tech voices has been moving to Kazakhstan. Photo Credit: AP/Vlamir Cusanus
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Nigeria targets $750m in Investment fund with new National Cloud Policy
Federal Government targets $750m in Investment fund with new National Cloud Policy. Photo Credit: Minister Bosun Tijani AFP
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The impact of Technology on Africa as a Continent greatly Lacking in Technical Knowledge
Despite the great economic potentials Technology posses for Africa, without proper Technical Experts, Skilled Professionals, Tutors and Strong Legislation, the African Continent will not be able to Sustainable implement, safely operate, and maintain new foreign Technologies. Photo Credit: Getty Images
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World Bank warns Nigeria risks missing out on Global AI revolution without urgent action
According to World Bank Group’s Chief Economist and Senior Vice-President for Development Economics, Indermit Gill, Nigeria and other developing countries risk missing out the benefits artificial intelligence revolution unless they urgently embrace and adapt the technology to their local realities, he warned. Photo Credit: Shutterstock/WorldBank
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Egypt and Rwanda Move to Strengthen AI and Digital Transformation Cooperation
The two countries have explored opportunities to implement pilot AI projects in priority sectors such as healthcare, agriculture, local language technologies and digital government services, with the aim of delivering practical and measurable development outcomes across the continent. Photo Credit: AFP
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Why Africa must Switch from being a Technology Consumer to becoming a Manufacturer of Technology
Photo of African Technology Rising – Photo Credit: Empower Africa
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