South Africa presses for permanent African seat on UN Security Council
South Africa will use the 81st session of the UN General Assembly to press for an expanded Security Council with permanent African representation, its UN […]
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Ethiopia Joins World AI Cooperation Organization as Founding Member
Ethiopia has joined the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO) as a founding member, reaffirming its commitment to advancing artificial intelligence, digital transformation and international […]
South Africa: Paul Mashatile Warns AI Could Widen Inequality Without Inclusive Policies
Paul Mashatile, Deputy President of South Africa, has cautioned that the rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence could deepen existing socio-economic inequalities if not managed through […]
UNEA-7 Convenes in Nairobi to Drive Global Environmental Action
The seventh session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7) commenced on Monday, 8 December 2025, in Nairobi, Kenya, with nearly 6,000 delegates from over […]
African Leaders Advocate for Inclusive AI Growth at Kigali Summit
At the opening of the inaugural Global AI Summit on Africa in Kigali, Rwanda, on Thursday, April 3, African leaders and technology experts emphasized the […]
Ethiopia Launches Sky Wing Industry: Aiming for Drone Export and Enhanced Defence Capabilities
Ethiopia has officially entered on March 8 the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) manufacturing market with the inauguration of Sky Wing Industry, a company focused on […]
Microsoft to Invest $300 Million in South Africa’s AI Infrastructure by 2027
Microsoft has announced plans to invest an additional 5.4 billion rands ($296.81 million) in South Africa by 2027, focusing on expanding its cloud and artificial […]
G20: South Africa takes the reins of the movement
On Sunday, December 1, South Africa has officially taken over the Presidency of the G20 under the theme “Solidarity, Equality, and Sustainability.” This marks the […]
Cape Verde: calls for combating disinformation in electoral cycles
Maria do Rosário Gonçalves emphasized the critical need to bolster the “resilience of democracy” by implementing “preventive measures to combat disinformation” during electoral cycles. The […]
U.S. pledges support for Africa’s AI goals
Delegates from over 30 African countries and the USA concluded on September 12 a two-day AI summit in Lagos, Nigeria, focused on promoting the safe […]