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South Africa launches Electronic Travel Authorisation to streamline entry for visitors

South Africa has officially launched its Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), a digital system designed to simplify and accelerate the process for travellers seeking to enter the country.

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Rwanda and Google engage on AI partnership to accelerate digital transformation

Rwanda and Google have begun discussions on a strategic artificial intelligence partnership aimed at strengthening the country’s AI ecosystem and advancing its broader digital transformation agenda.

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Tony Blair Institute and Ethiopian AI Institute hold talks AI and Digital transformation cooperation

Former British Prime Minister and Founder and Chairman of the Tony Blair Institute, Sir Tony Blair, has visited the Ethiopian Artificial Intelligence Institute for high-level discussions on strengthening cooperation in artificial intelligence and digital

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Konza Technopolis and AWS begin strategic talks to strengthen Kenya’s cloud and innovation ecosystem

The Konza Technopolis Development Authority has begun discussions with Amazon Web Services (AWS) on a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening Kenya’s cloud infrastructure, digital skills and technology innovation ecosystem.

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KNUST Council Chair urges Responsible AI Lab to scale research for societal impact

The Chairman of the Governing Council of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Akyamfour Asafo Boakye Agyemang-Bonsu, has commended research being undertaken by the university’s Responsible AI Lab (RAIL) and urged researchers to

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CAA, Chinese investors explore aviation infrastructure and technology opportunities in Zambia

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has held discussions with a delegation of Chinese investors on potential investment and collaboration opportunities in Zambia’s aviation sector, including infrastructure development, emerging technologies and skills deve

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Niger develops nearly $130 million in climate projects through Green Climate Fund Expert initiative

Niger has developed climate projects valued at nearly $130 million through the work of its National Centre of Experts for the Green Climate Fund (GCF), in an initiative aimed at strengthening the country’s capacity to mobilise international climate financ

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Skyward Express launches inaugural Wilson-Garissa flight, expanding air connectivity in Northern Ken...

Skyward Express has launched a scheduled flight service between Nairobi’s Wilson Airport and Garissa, opening a new air connectivity link expected to improve access to the county and support economic activity across the wider region.

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Europe’s deforestation law tests Ghana’s cocoa farmers, spares its gold miners

At daybreak in Begoro, in Ghana’s Eastern Region, Sammy Takyi walks slowly between rows of young cocoa trees. The soil is still cool. Broad plantain leaves hang above the tender seedlings, filtering the early morning light and shielding them from the heat

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Nigeria, Burkina Faso advance Project BRIDGE to cut internet costs by up to 50%

Nigeria and Burkina Faso have agreed to deepen cooperation on digital connectivity and explore a pathway to reduce the cost of internet access in Burkina Faso by as much as 50 percent through Project BRIDGE.

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