Three traditional leaders from Oti Region communities have initiated discussions to resolve a violent dispute that has lasted over four years. Nana Monfankye Amanfo, Nana Okajah, and Nana Kidesa Okunte represent the Adele, Akyode, and Challa areas, respectively. Land boundary disagreements triggered the conflict that has resulted in deaths and property damage. The chiefs met at the municipal executive office to explore solutions. They emphasized the need to move beyond previous disputes for the community's welfare.
The traditional rulers emphasized historical connections between their communities during recent negotiations. Leaders agreed that peace would boost economic growth throughout the municipality. They proposed youth engagement...
IMANI Africa founder Franklin Cudjoe has condemned the National Democratic Congress administration for its approach to combating illegal mining operations. The policy analyst accused the John Mahama government of repeating the same ineffective strategies previously employed by the New Patriotic Party. Cudjoe expressed his concerns through a social media platform on Thursday, July 17. He warned that citizens expect superior performance from the current leadership. The activist demanded concrete action rather than elaborate program names.
The 2025 budget allocated GH¢50 million for anti-galamsey efforts, representing a fivefold increase from the previous year's GH¢10 million allocation. Cudjoe rejected proposed initiatives such as the...
The West Africa Action Network on Small Arms Ghana chapter met with parliamentary defense officials to advance legislation regulating firearms. President Ken Kinney seeks cross-party backing for the National Small Arms Bill 2023, which remains stalled before reaching legislative chambers. The organization has visited multiple government ministers and judicial leaders to build support for the proposed measure. Officials argue that current firearm regulations contain significant loopholes that undermine national security efforts. The legislation would align Ghana's domestic policies with regional and global peace agreements.
Committee Chairman James Agalga welcomed the advocacy group's mission and acknowledged widespread weapons...
African lawmakers gathered in Lusaka, Zambia, from July 9 to 11, 2025, for the continent's first Digital Parliamentary Summit. The Pan African Parliament partnered with the African Population and Health Research Center and GSMA to organize the event. Participants addressed artificial intelligence governance, data protection policies, digital health initiatives, and smart manufacturing strategies. The summit produced the Lusaka Declaration, which establishes policy directions for Africa's technological advancement. Leaders called for Model Laws on AI and data protection while urging ratification of the Malabo Convention on cybersecurity.
Digital health has emerged as a priority sector, with market projections reaching $6.5 billion by...
TouchNet collaborates with Zadara to bring AI Sovereign Cloud services to Kenya through iXAfrica Data Centres. The enterprise cloud solution launches at the Nairobi One campus after successful deployments across other African nations. iXAfrica provides state-of-the-art infrastructure while TouchNet manages the service delivery for local businesses. This partnership marks Kenya's first access to a locally hosted sovereign artificial intelligence cloud computing platform. The collaboration transforms how enterprises access advanced computing resources within East Africa.
Businesses gain access to computing power, networking capabilities, storage solutions, and graphics processing units through this new platform. Companies adopt a...
Microsoft selected Mirna Arif for a new leadership position across the Middle East and Africa Growth Markets. Arif has previously managed Microsoft operations in Egypt since 2020 and brings two decades of regional experience. Her expanded responsibilities cover nations such as Oman, Bahrain, Kenya, Morocco, and Nigeria. The company seeks to accelerate digital transformation efforts through cloud services and artificial intelligence programs. Microsoft aims to build partnerships with government agencies and private organizations across these emerging economies.
Arif led Egypt through significant technological advances during her tenure as country manager. The tech giant plans to continue investing in workforce development and digital...
Bahrain Network partners with Keyrus to create Bayanat, a unified data management system. The telecommunications operator consolidates information processes across all departments through this new platform. BNET establishes its first comprehensive internal data project to improve organizational efficiency. The system enhances business intelligence capabilities while supporting artificial intelligence and machine learning applications. This initiative aligns with the Kingdom's Sixth National Telecommunications Plan, which focuses on digital infrastructure development.
Keyrus delivers specialized training programs for BNET employees to maximize platform effectiveness. The collaboration enables faster decision-making through improved...
Optimizely awarded Digitas Middle East its highest partnership designation across both the UAE and Saudi Arabia markets. The marketing agency under Publicis Groupe becomes the sole regional company to achieve this Platinum Partner recognition. This status grants Digitas access to exclusive platform features, priority technical support, and advance product previews.
The achievement builds upon Digitas' winning Optimizely Solution Partner of the Year 2024 for the Middle East and Africa region. Platinum recognition requires agencies to demonstrate strong technical skills and successfully deliver client projects. The partnership provides enhanced digital experience capabilities for organizations across the telecommunications and public...
UAE telecommunications company du has extended its collaboration with technology giant Huawei to advance workforce development programs. The partnership centers on training Emirati employees in artificial intelligence, data analytics, 5G networks, and cloud computing technologies. Both companies will implement specialist training courses and executive leadership development initiatives under their Joint Annual Training Plan. The collaboration supports the UAE government's strategy to increase local talent participation in the technology sector.
Huawei and du have maintained their working relationship since 2021 through internship programs that teach graduates about advanced telecommunications systems. The companies plan to expand these...
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