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Ghana affirms commitment to ethical deployment of AI in military and security operations

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Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to the responsible and ethical use of Artificial Intelligence in military and security operations, stressing the need for human oversight and respect for international law. The assurance was given at the 2026 Responsible Artificial Intelligence in the Military Domain (REAIM) Summit in Spain, where Ghana endorsed global efforts to regulate AI deployment in defence and security to promote peace and protect human dignity.

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Fragmentation, rather than sovereignty, is Africa’s biggest obstacle

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Ace Anan Ankomah has urged African nations to overcome internal divisions and take control of their economic and technological future. He warned that self-imposed fragmentation, not independence, continues to hold the continent back, and called for unity, innovation, and self-reliance as drivers of sustainable growth.

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Mahama calls for transport investment to reduce business costs across Africa

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President John Dramani Mahama has urged African governments to prioritise road and rail infrastructure, warning that weak transport networks continue to raise business costs and hinder trade across the continent. He said stronger transport links are critical to making intra-African trade more affordable and fully realising the goals of the AfCFTA.

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Dubai firm invests $1.6bn to power Africa’s AI data centres and agribusiness expansion

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Founded in 2014, the privately held firm is repositioning to address Africa’s growing food security pressures while capitalising on rising demand for digital infrastructure driven by cloud computing and artificial intelligence. The company has already invested about $300 million in land acquisitions and asset-backed projects across the continent, with further funding to be deployed through partnerships and public–private collaborations with African governments.

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