The African Development Bank has released a new report outlining a strategic roadmap to unlock the economic and social potential of artificial intelligence across Africa, estimating that inclusive artificial intelligence (AI) adoption could generate up to $1 trillion in additional GDP by 2035.

The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has approved a $2 million grant in technical assistance to support the Cotton Value Chain Project in Northern Uganda, aiming to boost incomes and rebuild rural economies in a region where cotton remains a critical cash crop.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved fresh disbursements for Jordan after completing key programme reviews, unlocking more than $240 million in new financing to support the country’s economic reform agenda.

Alphabet’s Google will build three subsea cables in Papua New Guinea, which the largest Pacific Island nation said was funded by Australia under a mutual defence treaty, in a key upgrade to its digital backbone.

Farmers in Kassala State in eastern Sudan have begun harvesting sorghum, marking a significant step toward restoring local food production after months of conflict and disruption.

Nvidia has told Chinese clients it is evaluating adding production capacity for its powerful H200 artificial intelligence (AI) chips after orders exceeded its current output level, according to two sources briefed on the matter.