September 15
Africa: Unchecked AI Threatens Democracy, Warns UN Chief
Left unchecked, artificial intelligence (AI) could destabilize democratic systems by spreading disinformation, fueling hate speech and distorting public opinion through deepfakes,… Read more »
September 03
Africa: Make AI Work for Everyone, UN Chief Says
The UN Secretary-General on Tuesday called for global cooperation in sharing the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI), warning that unequal access could… Read more »
January 02
Africa: AI Expert Warns of Digital Colonization in Africa
Artificial intelligence (AI) is ripe to help resolve certain major problems in Africa, from farming to the health sector, but Senegalese expert Seydina Moussa Ndiaye is warning of… Read more »
December 02, 2023
Africa: Tackling Health Impacts of Climate Change and Scaling Up Digital Climate Action in the Spotlight at COP28
Delegates at COP28 in Dubai on Saturday called for stronger and more resilient global health systems, which are indispensable to protecting populations from the negative impacts of… Read more »
November 03, 2023
Africa: How AI Helps Combat Climate Crisis - UN
Artificial intelligence (AI) is already making inroads worldwide in health, education and industry, but how can this cutting-edge technology help the world combat and mitigate the… Read more »
October 09, 2023
Africa: UN Calls for Closing Internet Connectivity and Digital Governance Gap
Against a backdrop of growing geopolitical tensions, proliferating crises and widening inequalities, the challenges facing the global community in reaching the 2030 Agenda for… Read more »
October 06, 2023
Africa: AI Reveals World's Top 3 Universal Concerns
World leaders have spoken, and the UN listened. Climate, development, and peace emerged as universal areas of concern, according to a new study driven by artificial intelligence… Read more »
September 27, 2023
Uganda: 'You Can't Even Face Your Own Parents', Cyberbullying Victim Tells Human Rights Council
Anxiety, emotional distress and even child suicide are among the damaging consequences of cyberbullying, and better prevention strategies involving big tech must be developed, the… Read more »
May 26, 2023
Africa: UNESCO Unveils New AI Roadmap for Classrooms
The UN convened the first ever global meeting with education ministers from around the world to explore risks and rewards of using chatbots in classrooms, announcing on Friday a… Read more »
March 16, 2023
Africa: Embrace Green Tech Revolution or Risk Falling Behind, New UN Report Warns
Many developing countries may miss out on the benefits of the "green tech" revolution unless governments and the international community take decisive action now, the head of the… Read more »
March 13, 2023
Africa: Digital Technology New Source of Discrimination Against Women - Guterres
During a dialogue with women civil society leaders in the UN General Assembly Hall on Monday, Secretary-General António Guterres heard about the critical need to make the… Read more »
March 08, 2023
Africa: LDC5 Spotlights Contributions of Women and Girls in Tech, Despite Tough Odds and Persistent Barriers
The Fifth UN Conference on the Least Developed Countries (LDC5), under way in Doha, Qatar, joined the world in marking International Women's Day, celebrating the achievements of… Read more »
Africa: Cracking the Code to a Fairer Digital Future for Women
The inequalities faced by women in the real world are also prevalent online. On International Women's Day, celebrated on 8 March, the UN is raising awareness of these disparities,… Read more »
March 06, 2023
Africa: LDC5 - UN Conference Calls for More Inclusive and Fair Digital Transformation in World's Least Developed Countries
A United Nations conference under way in Doha, Qatar, has turned its attention to one of the world's most nettlesome global challenges: closing the staggeringly wide digital divide… Read more »
February 07, 2023
Africa: Partnerships Key to Boosting Online Safety
On Safer Internet Day, observed on Tuesday, UN agencies and partners including innovators in the private sector, are forging a digital path towards boosting safety online for… Read more »
November 29, 2022
Africa: UN Forum Tackles 'Digital Poverty' Facing 2.7 Billion People
The annual UN forum on Internet governance is under way this week in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, aiming to deliver bold solutions for an open, free, inclusive and secure digital future… Read more »
October 26, 2022
Africa: Security Council Counter-Terrorism Body to Review Growing Threat Posed By New Technologies
The United Nations Security Council Counter-Terrorism Committee holds a special meeting in Mumbai and New Delhi beginning on Friday, focused on the growing threat posed by new and… Read more »