Four F-35 fighter jets from Denmark are set to join NATO’s Arctic Sentry mission.
Denmark is set to contribute four F-35 fighter jets to NATO’s Arctic Sentry mission, according to Defence Minister Troels Lund […]
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AI adoption rises in governments, but citizen satisfaction lags
A new report by Accenture and the World Governments Summit Organisation examines how governments are using artificial intelligence to transform
Egypt advances plans for a $1bn marina and hotel project along the Red Sea.
Egypt has announced a $1 billion mixed-use project on its Red Sea coastline as part of efforts to boost tourism
Ghana to get an efficient and fully functional surgical system, Mahama promises
President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated the government’s dedication to developing a functional and efficient surgical system throughout Ghana. Addressing
EU impose measures to compel Meta to reverse WhatsApp’s AI policy.
The EU plans to impose interim measures on Meta to prevent WhatsApp from blocking third-party AI assistants, citing potential antitrust violations. The move aims to protect competition while the investigation continues, as Meta’s policy change, effective January, restricts access for outside AI tools. Meta has pushed back, saying users have alternative ways to access AI and the EU’s concerns are misplaced.
Ghana affirms commitment to ethical deployment of AI in military and security operations
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.
Richest country on the continent invests $20M in rare earths project
South Africa’s state-owned Industrial Development Corporation is backing Frontier Rare Earths’ Zandkopsdrift project in the Northern Cape, funding a feasibility study for a mine expected to produce rare earths and battery-grade manganese by 2030. The EU, seeking alternatives to Chinese supply, has designated the project a strategic asset, while Frontier explores EU funding partnerships and innovative extraction technology.
World leaders urge stronger global cooperation on digital development.
Global leaders meeting in Kuwait this week underscored that the path of digital transformation will depend not just on technological
Nigeria Strengthens Defence Ties with the US and Türkiye
Nigeria’s Defence Minister, General Christopher Musa (retd.), says the country’s growing security ties with Türkiye will not weaken its long-standing defence relationship with the United States, stressing that Nigeria’s non-aligned approach allows it to partner with multiple global powers to address its security challenges.
Tesla’s earnings plummet 61% in last quarter of 2025 amid Chinese competition, political backlash
US electric vehicle (EV) giant Tesla’s net profit sank 61% in the last quarter of 2025, as Elon Musk’s firm