Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has urged African nations to develop homegrown artificial intelligence, warning that relying on foreign-built tools could deepen inequality. Speaking at the Ethiopian Technology Expo, Ahmed said Africa must “become innovators and owners of our future,” stressing the need for AI systems built to address the continent’s specific challenges. “Africa must [...] Politics
Moustapha Cissé sees artificial intelligence not as a looming threat but as a tool to uplift Africa. A trailblazing AI researcher, Cissé has spent years proving that technology can address the continent’s unique challenges—healthcare gaps, agricultural inefficiencies, and educational barriers—while dismantling biases that often plague AI systems. After leading Google’s AI Center in Accra, Ghana, [...] Politics
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has launched efforts to develop a comprehensive cybersecurity framework aimed at safeguarding the country’s critical communications infrastructure. Announced as part of its wider push to enhance national digital resilience, the NCC said the new framework will set clear guidelines, enforce best practices, and encourage collaboration across government agencies, private companies, [...] Politics
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