Adesina, Former AfDB President $10Bn To Fund Africa’s AI Technology
Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina, former president of the African Development Bank (AfDB), has proposed $10 billion to finance Africa’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) technological and industrial future, warning that the continent risks dependence on other countries if it fails to invest in technology and innovation.
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Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina, former president of the African Development Bank (AfDB), has proposed $10 billion to finance Africa’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) technological and industrial future, warning that the continent risks dependence on other countries if it fails to invest in technology and innovation.
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- November 4, 2026
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- Ebere Melum-Nwogbo