Decolonizing media
The new framework sets strict rules on consent, cross-border transfers, and penalties for data breaches.
Lawmakers approved one of the region's most comprehensive data protection statutes, aligning national rules with emerging continental standards.
Companies must obtain explicit consent for sensitive data and appoint data protection officers within 12 months.
The program selects the most promising startups in West Africa for 12 months of support and a $2M fund.
African heads of state adopted a five-year plan aiming to reduce food imports by 50% by 2031.
The $600 million investment positions Ghana as a regional digital hub.
Member states will interoperate mobile wallets and bank rails to cut cross-border transaction costs.