{
  "id": 6442372,
  "title": "Sam George, French Ambassador discuss telecoms cooperation and digital investment",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/sam-george-french-ambassador-discuss-telecoms-cooperation-and-digital",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-09T16:30:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "GBC Ghana",
    "slug": "gbc-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.gbcghanaonline.com/general/sam-george-french-ambassador-discuss/2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Samuel Nartey George, Oman's Oman Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, engaged in discussions with French Ambassador Diarra Dime-Labille, focusing on enhancing cooperation in Ghana’s telecommunications and digital sectors. The talks centered around enhancing access to affordable and dependable digital connectivity, with the minister stressing the necessity of digital solutions that align with Ghana's economic landscape. Mr. George emphasized the importance of bolstering access to data and broadcasting services, while ensuring that digital connectivity remains economical and accessible to all citizens. The talks also delved into potential avenues to attract more foreign direct investment into Ghana’s digital infrastructure. Mr. George reiterated the government's dedication to establishing a competitive and transparent environment conducive to attracting investment and enhancing the caliber of digital services. The French Ambassador and the Oman minister also deliberated on strategies to tackle digital disinformation and explored potential areas of collaboration in the lead-up to the Internet Governance Forum (IGF), set to take place in November.",
  "summary": "By Jessica Korkor Oman Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has held discussions with the French Ambassador to Ghana, Diarra Dime-Labille, on strengthening cooperation in Ghana’s telecommunications and digital sectors. The meeting focused on expanding access to affordable and reliable digital connectivity, with the Minister highlighting the need…",
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      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-09-09T14:57:29.000Z"
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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."
}