Global AI Summit on Africa: President Gnassingbé Attended

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Friday, 04 April 2025 17:13
Global AI Summit on Africa: President Gnassingbé Attended

(Togo First) - President Faure Gnassingbé of Togo attended the Global AI Summit on Africa in Kigali, Rwanda. The two-day summit, held on April 3 and 4, convenes political leaders, tech experts, and investors to discuss Africa’s role in the artificial intelligence (AI) economy.

The event’s theme was Artificial Intelligence and Africa's Demographic Dividend. It was co-organized by the Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution and the World Economic Forum (WEF). Discussions focused on how AI can transform employment, data governance, and entrepreneurship across the continent.

Togo’s participation signals its intent to leverage AI as a transformative tool. “The presence of the Head of State in Kigali reflects Togo's strong commitment to anticipating the future and fully integrating artificial intelligence into an inclusive, responsible approach geared towards youth employment,” the Togolese Ministry of Finance stated.

The country has already launched projects like Novissi, a pandemic-era program that used data to distribute targeted aid. Other initiatives include Data Lab, House of AI, and a national AI strategy nearing completion.

These efforts align with Togo’s ambition to become a sub-regional digital hub by fostering innovation and growing its digital economy.

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