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U.S. President Donald Trump has pledged to appoint a new "AI czar" and establish an "AI force", pushing back against growing calls for industry guardrails to ensure the United States maintains its competitive lead over China in emerging technologies.
France and Canada have agreed to deepen cooperation in defence, energy, space, critical minerals and emerging technologies.
AU, EU and UN leaders have discussed African security, development financing, food systems and climate resilience on the sidelines of UNGA81.
The European Commission has proposed banning social media accounts for under-13s and limiting supervised access for children aged 13 and 14.
Donald Trump has threatened heavy EU tariffs if Washington considers the bloc’s proposed closer partnership with Canada a hostile act.
Washington has introduced visa restrictions targeting people accused of enabling uncompensated land seizures or racial discrimination in South Africa.
Aliko Dangote’s fortune has been reassessed after his Lagos refinery launched an IPO that values the petroleum business at nearly US$50 billion.
Nigeria’s parliament has suspended official visits to South Africa indefinitely following recurring attacks on Nigerian nationals and other African migrants.
Six Nigerian nationals arrested in South Africa are being extradited to the United States over alleged romance scams targeting more than 100 women.
Americans are commemorating 25 years since the September 11 attacks, remembering 2,977 victims and hundreds of first responders who later died from related illnesses.
A temporary US visa appointment pause linked to global consular training could lead to rescheduling and delays for some Ghanaian applicants, particularly immigrant visa applicants.
Dr Zanetor Agyeman Rawlings urges African parliaments to pursue measurable partnerships and accelerate ratification of the Malabo Protocol.