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Pan-African initiative targets safer, inclusive AI systems
- African policymakers, tech experts, and civil society leaders launched a continent-wide initiative for ethical AI oversight. - The Pan-African AI Ethics and Governance Fellowship aims to build capacity for safer, inclusive, and accountable AI systems across Africa. - The program addresses concerns about algorithmic bias, data misuse, weak regulation, and the exclusion of vulnerable communities f…
Falling Health Aid Threatens Millions in Africa, President Mahama Warns World Leaders
- President John Dramani Mahama warned that declining global health funding puts millions of lives in Africa at risk, citing a potential 40% cut in international health aid. - He highlighted Ghana's l…
Falling Health Aid Threatens Millions in Africa, President Mahama Warns World Leaders
- President John Dramani Mahama warned that declining global health funding puts millions of lives in Africa at risk, citing a potential 40% cut in international health aid. - He highlighted Ghana's l…
W’Bank flags skills deficit across African economies
- A widening skills gap between African workers and employer needs is hindering business expansion, productivity, and job creation across the continent. - Over one-fifth of young Africans are neither …
Togo removes visa requirement for all African travellers
- Togo has eliminated visa requirements for all African nationals entering the country for short stays. - African nationals with valid passports can now enter Togo visa-free for up to 30 days. - This …
PwC flags Africa’s weak returns from AI
- A PwC report reveals that while most African organizations are adopting AI, they struggle to achieve measurable business impact, lagging behind global leaders. - Over 82% of African companies are ru…