Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Future of Procurement in Ghana: From Traditional Systems to Intelligent Supply Chains
The article explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping procurement practices in Ghana, moving the sector away from manual, paper-based, and traditionally slow systems toward data-driven, automated, and more efficient “intelligent…
Ghana’s AI future depends on infrastructure capacity, not ambition, experts say
Ghana’s ability to benefit from artificial intelligence will depend more on infrastructure development than policy ambition, according to discussions ahead of a high-level meeting in Accra involving policymakers, regulators, and…
Gambia hosts UN-linked robotics competition to train youth in AI and food security solutions
The International Telecommunication Union has launched the “Robotics for Good Youth Challenge” in The Gambia, a national qualifying tournament that brings together students aged 10 to 18 to design and…
Gambia launches West Africa’s first AI-powered centre to combat misinformation
The Government of The Gambia has launched a National Misinformation and Disinformation Response Centre, an AI-powered platform designed to detect and respond to false or misleading information circulating online. The…
Romania’s “Palantir” Raises Questions Over Sovereign AI and Extremist Ties
Romanian AI company Zetta, often described as the country’s version of Palantir Technologies, has emerged as a major supplier of “sovereign AI” systems to sensitive state institutions including Romanian Intelligence…
Germany Pushes for Lighter EU Regulation on Industrial AI to Boost Competitiveness
Germany is calling for a more flexible regulatory approach to artificial intelligence in industrial applications, arguing that current European Union rules may be too restrictive for innovation and productivity growth.…
SAP Acquires AI Startup Prior Labs to Strengthen Enterprise Data Intelligence
German software company SAP has agreed to acquire Freiburg-based AI startup Prior Labs in a move aimed at strengthening its enterprise artificial intelligence capabilities. Prior Labs specializes in “tabular foundation…
Portugal Positions Itself in Europe’s Emerging AI Hardware and Infrastructure Map
Portugal is increasingly positioning itself within Europe’s artificial intelligence ecosystem through growing investments in chips, computing infrastructure, and data centers. A recent development highlighted the decision of FuriosaAI, a semiconductor-focused…
Portugal and Spain Lead Europe in Generative AI Adoption
Portugal and Spain are emerging as some of the most active adopters of generative artificial intelligence in Europe, with usage levels significantly above the EU average. Recent 2026 survey data…
Greece Expands AI-Driven Governance with Stricter Digital Safety Rules for Minors
Greece is accelerating its digital governance reforms by combining artificial intelligence enforcement tools with new protections for young internet users. The government plans to introduce strict age verification requirements for…
