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African leaders urge shift from aid to investment‑led growth at WGS 2026

As the 2026 World Governments Summit concluded in Dubai on Thursday, African leaders and financial experts intensified calls for the continent to move decisively away from aid dependency and embrace a future built on investment‑led growth.

New global AI scientific panel to ‘help separate fact from fakes, science from slop’

The United Nations (UN) has unveiled the list of experts nominated to join a new Independent International Scientific Panel, a body tasked with assessing how artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping economies, societies and daily life around the world.

North Africa urged to seize role as bridge between Europe, sub-Saharan Africa

We won’t be swayed by tech oligarchs on social media ban: Spain’s Sanchez

Tech companies will not sway the will of the Spanish government as it intends to ban young people from social media platforms, Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez said on Thursday, accusing “tech oligarchs” of spreading lies about Spain

China warns of security risks linked to OpenClaw open-source AI agent

China’s Industry Ministry has warned that the OpenClaw open-source AI agent, which gained global popularity in recent weeks, could pose significant security risks when improperly configured and expose users to cyberattacks and data breaches

Naira, Kwacha tipped to extend gains as other African currencies hold steady

The Nigerian Naira and Zambian Kwacha are expected to remain on a firmer footing against the US Dollar