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South Korea to boost artificial intelligence ties with Africa

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In Seoul, South Korea, 45 African states have been meeting under the Ministerial conference of the Korea Africa Economic Cooperation.

This year's topic is Artificial intelligence, and how those new technologies could be implemented on the African continent.

Key facts

  • In Seoul, South Korea, 45 African states have been meeting under the Ministerial conference of the Korea Africa Economic Cooperation.
  • Reported by France 24 and published Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:22:23 UTC.

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