By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on L’Infodrome
Illustrative image · Tara Winstead · Pexels · Licence PexelsDigital and governance specialists have called for the use of artificial intelligence in businesses to be regulated and for confidential data to be better protected. They made the recommendations at the 14th Ethics Days, held on 27 October 2026 at Orange Village in Abidjan, according to Linfodrome.
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27 Oct139 vehicles unloaded at Abidjan port in 24 hoursDjibouti’s and Gabon’s ministers responsible for digital affairs discussed cooperation on artificial intelligence, data governance and cybersecurity in Libreville. The meeting was held ahead of the African session on information technologies, organised in Gabon from 27 to 30 October, according to Djibouti Radio-Television.
🇩🇯 Djibouti · Source: RTD ·
Human resources specialists in Eswatini recommend using artificial intelligence to improve productivity without sacrificing employee wellbeing or judgement. At the annual Institute of People Management conference, Belia Nel and Sharon Maziya called for AI to be used as a complementary tool, according to the Times of Eswatini.
🇸🇿 Eswatini · Source: Times of Eswatini ·
Russian and African media officials discussed artificial intelligence, disinformation and changing patterns of news consumption in Moscow. The 29 October session brought together participants from 46 African countries as part of the Russia-Africa Media Forum, according to Alwihda Info.
🇷🇺 Russia · Source: Alwihda Info ·
African ministers responsible for information technology examined continental priorities in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, digital inclusion and infrastructure in Libreville. The meeting was also intended to prepare for the 2026 international telecommunications conference and strengthen African digital cooperation, according to Eye Radio.
🇬🇦 Gabon · Source: Eye Radio ·
BCEAO reform takes effect for 175 financial operatorsThe reform of the Central Bank of West African States has taken effect, with free transfers, limits and interoperability applied by 175 banks, operators and fintechs. Coris Bank, Ecobank, UBA, Wave, Orange Money and Kkipay announced that they had complied with the new rules, according to Linfodrome.
LG seeks stronger Nigeria-South Korea ties through technologyLG Electronics showcased screens, connected household appliances and audio solutions in Abuja during South Korea’s national day. The group wants to strengthen economic and cultural ties between Nigeria and South Korea through technological innovation, its Nigeria director Hyoung Ji said.The week in Africa
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