Africa: Hype and Western Values Are Shaping AI Reporting in Africa – What Needs to Change

Africa: Hype and Western Values Are Shaping AI Reporting in Africa – What Needs to Change

News media shape public understanding of artificial intelligence (AI) and influence how society interacts with these technologies. For many people, especially those who have not sought more knowledge about AI elsewhere, media platforms are a primary source of information. This is particularly significant in Africa, where historical and socioeconomic contexts like colonial legacies and uneven…

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Africa: Hype and Western Values Are Shaping AI Reporting in Africa – What Needs to Change

Africa: Afrec Empowers South Africa to Strengthen Energy Data Statistics Reporting

Johannesburg — The African Energy Commission (AFREC) has concluded a three-day technical training workshop in South Africa aimed at enhancing the country’s capacity to compile and manage comprehensive national energy statistics, a significant step toward strengthening energy data management in Southern Africa. Held from 30 July to 1 August 2025, the training targeted national focal…

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