{
  "id": 17179940,
  "title": "Africa must help shape AI revolution transformation — Mahama",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/africa-must-help-shape-ai-revolution-transformation-mahama",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-10-30T04:42:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/africa-must-help-shape-ai-revolution-transformation-mahama/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President John Dramani Mahama has called on African countries to play a key role in the worldwide artificial intelligence (AI) revolution. He made this appeal during his address at the Third Russia-Africa Forum held in Moscow by Russian President Vladimir Putin. Mahama highlighted that AI is fundamentally transforming economies, government services, and education globally. He emphasized that Africa must actively participate in shaping this transformation and develop the necessary skills and infrastructure to reap its benefits. Ghana, in particular, is seeking practical cooperation in areas such as agriculture, healthcare, education, municipal services, transport management, tax collection, and environmental monitoring through AI. To realize this vision, Mahama proposed a new collaboration framework, suggesting a Russia-Africa digital innovation and Artificial Intelligence Programme. This program would bring together African universities, research institutions, businesses, and public agencies to support joint research, evaluate pilot projects, and promote skills development across the continent. The proposal aims to position Ghana as a hub for AI innovation and as a bridge between African expertise and Russian technological capabilities, ultimately harnessing AI for sustainable development and improved public services.",
  "summary": "President John Dramani Mahama has urged African nations to actively shape the global artificial intelligence (AI) revolution, calling for practical cooperation with Russia to ensure the continent benefits from the transformative technology. He made the appeal in his remarks at the Third Russia-Africa Forum in Moscow, hosted by Russian President Vladimir Putin. President Mahama emphasised […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}