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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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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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Vice President Flags Export Struggles Facing African Small Businesses

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Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has expressed concern over the low participation of African SMEs in export trade, noting that fewer than 20 per cent engage in cross-border business. She said financial, regulatory and structural barriers continue to limit the involvement of women and young people, slowing regional trade, industrial growth and job creation across the continent.

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