Keywords: Digital sovereignty


World Bank Warns Africa’s Digital Divide Could Undermine Its $1 Trillion AI Opportunity

Africa’s artificial intelligence ambitions face a structural challenge: insufficient digital infrastructure, limited technical skills and regulatory weaknesses could prevent the continent from fully capitalizing on a technology capable of generating up to $1 trillion in additional GDP by 2035.......

African Cybersecurity Leaders Gather in Rabat as AI Raises the Stakes

African governments are facing a rapidly changing cybersecurity landscape in which artificial intelligence is giving attackers new ways to identify vulnerabilities, automate malicious activity and scale cyber operations. Against that backdrop, senior cybersecurity officials from across the continent......

Netherlands unveils 2035 strategy to become a quantum technology leader

The Netherlands is setting a long-term ambition to establish itself as a leading force in quantum technologies by 2035, placing the emerging field at the intersection of economic growth, technological innovation and national security. The Dutch government presented its nationwide quantum strategy to......

Morocco and Mistral launch AI tools built to understand Moroccan Darija

Morocco is moving to strengthen the linguistic capabilities of its artificial intelligence ecosystem, with the Ministry of Digital Transition and Administration Reform and Mistral announcing the first concrete outputs of their strategic partnership. The initial tools are being developed within the framework......

Windows Retreats in Chinese Administrations in Favor of Kylin OS and UOS

China takes a new step in its digital sovereignty strategy. Beijing has reportedly asked certain state-related administrations and organizations to accelerate the removal of Windows 10 China Government Edition, a version specifically adapted to the needs of Chinese institutions, in favor of locally developed......

Artificial Intelligence: China Defends Digital Sovereignty Against American Pressures

Beijing is raising its voice in the global competition surrounding artificial intelligence. China is urging states to preserve their digital sovereignty and rejects any bloc logic in the development of AI. This response comes amid reports that Washington is seeking to persuade several countries to choose......

Morocco emerges as a potential African leader in data centers and artificial intelligence

Morocco is increasingly positioning itself as a potential regional hub for data centers and artificial intelligence, thanks to a combination of strategic geography, telecommunications infrastructure, renewable energy potential and growing digital ambitions. An analysis published by The Conversation......

Mohamed Senhadji: “Artificial intelligence is first and foremost a human transformation”

Mohamed Senhadji believes the future of artificial intelligence will depend less on technological breakthroughs than on the ability of people and organizations to adapt to profound changes in the way they work and make decisions. Speaking about his vision for AI adoption, the Morocco-born executive......

Assilah hosts Mediterranean Youth Academy to advance multidimensional diplomacy and youth leadership

The sixth edition of the Mediterranean Youth Academy has opened in Assilah, bringing together young leaders, policymakers and international experts to explore how youth can play a more influential role in shaping public policy and strengthening international cooperation. Organized by the Mediterranean......