Togo’s AI Ambition Takes Center Stage at Global Summit: President Gnassingbé Charts Path for Innovation
Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé joined global leaders, tech pioneers, and investors at the Global AI Summit on Africa in Kigali, Rwanda, held April 3–4, 2025. Centered on the theme “Artificial Intelligence and Africa’s Demographic Dividend,” the event highlighted strategies to harness AI for inclusive growth, youth employment, and ethical governance. Here’s how Togo is positioning itself at the forefront of Africa’s AI revolution. Summit Spotlight: AI’s Role in Africa’s Future Co-hosted by the Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR) and the World Economic Forum (WEF), the summit tackled critical topics: Job creation: Balancing AI’s automation risks with opportunities for Africa’s booming youth population. Data governance: Building frameworks to ensure ethical AI development and cross-border collaboration. Entrepreneurship: Empowering startups to drive AI-driven solutions in sectors like healthcare, agriculture, and finance. President Gnassingbé’s participation underscored Togo’s proactive stance. “The Head of State’s presence reflects Togo’s commitment to integrating […]
