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We are not catching up. We are redefining the finish line on our own terms. Africa isn't just adapting global AI solutions, we' want an AI that: -Speak our languages -Preserve our values -Create opportunities not for few, but for the MANY. #gaisafrica2025 #smartafrica

Africa must not wait, we must shape AI with our values, in our languages, for our people. From policy to people, from vision to execution, we are building a digital Africa that leads, not follows. #GitexAfrica2025 #SmartAfrica #AIForAfrica #GITEXAfrica

Great meeting with Mr. Patrice Compaoré, Executive Secretary of ARCEPT Burkina Faso — advancing Blueprints such as Smart Devices, One Africa Network, data governance & cybersecurity. Big steps for Africa’s digital future! #SmartAfrica #OneAfrica #BurkinaFaso #AfricaRising

Honored to meet Dr. Aminata Zerbo-Sabani. Together, we strengthened Smart Africa ties, advanced SADA, and boosted Burkina Faso’s digital leadership. #SmartAfrica #BurkinaFaso #DigitalAfrica #SADA #Innovation

On the sidelines of the inaugural of the TechPark in Cabo Verde, I was honored to meet with Akinwumi A. Adesina , President of the African Development Bank Group , Pedro Lopes , Sec. of State for Youth and the Digital Economy, and Élisabeth Moreno . It was a true pleasure to reconnect.

Honoured to be received by the Honourable Prime Minister of Cabo Verde, Mr. Ulisses Correia e Silva on the sidelines of the Tech Park inaugural. We discussed the engagement and how we can support positioning the Tech Park as an innovation hub and sandbox for African start-ups.

The Inaugural Ceremony of the Cabo Verde Technology Park. Praia, 5 May 2025 Smart Africa Org Parque Tecnológico Arquipélago Digital TechPark CV Pedro Lopes

Honoured to take part in the opening ceremony of #GC3B2025 in Geneva. A crucial platform advancing global cyber capacity for inclusive and sustainable digital development.Together, we must continue investing in skills, infrastructure, and trust. #CyberCapacity #smartafrica

Honoured to join the World Economic Forum high-level session on the sidelines of #GC3B2025 in Geneva. A powerful call for global collaboration on cyber resilience as a foundation for sustainable development. Africa must lead in building secure, inclusive digital futures. #SmartAfrica #Digital

On the sidelines of #GC3B2025, Lacina Koné met with Mr. Ernest Norman, Ambassador-at-Large for Cyber Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the #Netherlands. They discussed synergies between the Netherlands’ engagement in Global Gateway-funded cyber capacity building

À la Conférence nationale sur l’IA à Abidjan, placée sous le haut patronage de S.E.M. le Premier ministre Robert Beugré Mambé.Comme rappelé : l’Afrique n’est pas un terrain d’atterrissage pour des technologies venues d’ailleurs. C’est une terre d’émergence et de réinvention.

Honoured to co-chair the G20 Inter-Ministerial Roundtable at #SAMENA2025. Africa is not at the periphery of the digital revolution, it is at it's center. Our digital future must be co-created across borders, sectors & communities. #SmartAfrica #G20

Attended the SAMENA Leaders’ Summit 2025, where I had the honour to co-chair the G20 Inter-Ministerial Roundtable. Advancing Africa’s digital transformation on the global stage. #SAMENA2025 #G20 #DigitalTransformation #smartafrica

Insightful exchange today with Hon. Michael Makuei Lueth, Minister of ICT and Postal Services of South Sudan, Deputy Minister Hon. David Yau Yau, and NCA Director General Eng. Gieth Kon Mathiang Kun. We discussed South Sudan’s engagement as a founding member of the Smart Africa.

Today marks more than a signature, it marks a shared commitment. With GIZ, we’re laying the foundation for the African Health Data Space, secure, ethical, and purposeful. #SmartAfrica #DigitalHealth #GIZ

Pleased to join H.E. Veronica Nduva, SG of the EAC, and German private sector leaders at #HSC25. I highlighted Smart Africa Org’s work on digital integration from ID systems to trade and called for a shift from donor aid to co-investment. #SmartAfrica #EAC

At #ICANN83, I reaffirmed Africa’s role as a key voice in global Internet governance. We are building a Single Digital Market where sovereignty, inclusion, and ethics guide our digital future. Appreciation to ICANN CEO Kurtis Lindqvist for the fruitful exchange. #SmartAfrica

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Today, Lacina Koné spoke at the Internet Governance Forum (IGF - Internet Governance Forum) on “Bridging the Digital Divide for Inclusive Growth under the Global Digital Compact.” He highlighted that Africa’s digital inclusion needs a unique approach, with over 2,000 languages, AI must be an

Genève 🇨🇭 | Forum Francophone de la Gouvernance du Numérique et de l'IA, organisé par l’OIF. #SmartAfrica #FFGNIA #Francophonie