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UNGA81: GSMA Senior Director calls for skills, affordable devices and partnerships to drive Africa’s...

Africa’s efforts to advance artificial intelligence, digital inclusion and connectivity will require stronger partnerships, digital skills and affordable access to devices, according to Kenechi Okeleke, Senior Director at the GSMA.

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Angola and UAE strengthen space cooperation through new letter of intent

Angola and the United Arab Emirates have moved to strengthen cooperation in the space sector following the signing of a Letter of Intent between the Angolan Space Program Management Office (GGPEN) and the United Arab Emirates Space Agency.

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PAPSS holds Payment System Oversight and Governing Council Meetings in Nairobi

The Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) has convened its 20th Payment System Oversight Committee (PSOC) Meeting and 14th Governing Council (PGC) Meeting in Nairobi, Kenya, bringing together senior financial and payments officials from across

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Senegal mobilises support for ITU Council re-election bid ahead of PP-26

Carlos Baigorri, Chairman and CEO of Brazil’s National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel), has called for local ecosystems to remain at the centre of Africa’s digital growth as the continent advances its artificial intelligence ecosystem.

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UNGA81: Rwanda calls for skills, digital infrastructure and responsible AI at UNGA81

Rwanda has called for greater investment in digital skills and infrastructure, responsible innovation and international cooperation to ensure that artificial intelligence contributes to inclusive and sustainable development.

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UNGA81: Smart Africa CEO advocates for affordability to be treated as economic and fiscal priority

Smart Africa CEO and Secretary of the AI Council for Africa Lacina Koné has advocated for affordability to be treated as an economic and fiscal policy priority as Africa works towards connecting one billion people to meaningful digital participation by 20

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Kenya Communications Authority holds 56th National Cybersecurity Committee Meeting

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has convened the 56th In-Person National KE-CIRT/CC Cybersecurity Committee (NKCC) Meeting in Nairobi, bringing together stakeholders from Kenya’s critical information infrastructure sectors.

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Italy confirmed as Chair of UN Committee on Peaceful Uses of Outer Space

Italy will continue to chair the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS) after Member States reached a consensus to appoint Ambassador Mario Cospito, Special Commissioner of the Italian Space Agency (ASI), as Chair for the 20

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UNGA81: Rwanda PM calls for stronger climate adaptation and emissions reductions at UNGA81

Rwanda Prime Minister Nsengiyumva has underscored the need to advance climate adaptation alongside urgent reductions in greenhouse gas emissions during high-level engagements on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA81) in New Yor

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UNGA81: Kenya’s John Tanui named among inaugural DPI 50 leaders

Kenya’s Principal Secretary for ICT and Digital Economy, Eng. John Kipchumba Tanui, has been named among the inaugural DPI 50: Leaders of Digital Public Infrastructure, an initiative launched by Apolitical in collaboration with the World Economic Forum Gl

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