{
  "id": 6432671,
  "title": "Sam George, French Ambassador discuss telecoms cooperation, digital investment",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/sam-george-french-ambassador-discuss-telecoms-cooperation-digital",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-09T14:57:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/sam-george-french-ambassador-discuss-telecoms-cooperation-digital-investment/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Samuel Nartey George, Ghana's Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, convened a meeting with French Ambassador Diarra Dime-Labille to discuss bolstering bilateral cooperation in the country's telecommunications and digital technology sectors. The talks centered on enhancing affordable and dependable digital connectivity, with the minister emphasizing the necessity of solutions that factor in Ghana's economic conditions while improving data and broadcasting services access. The dialogue also touched upon potential French foreign direct investment in Ghana's digital infrastructure. Mr. George reiterated the government's dedication to establishing a competitive and transparent atmosphere conducive to investment, bolstering infrastructure, and enhancing digital service delivery. Additionally, the minister and the ambassador deliberated on strategies to combat digital disinformation and exchanged perspectives on amplifying collaboration prior to the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) scheduled for November.",
  "summary": "The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has met with the French Ambassador to Ghana, Diarra Dime-Labille, to explore ways of strengthening bilateral cooperation in Ghana’s telecommunications and digital technology sectors. The discussions focused on expanding access to affordable, reliable digital connectivity, with the Minister stressing the need…",
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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."
}