Africa: Connected Africa Summit Addressing Continent's Challenges, Opportunities and Bridging Digital Divides

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Africa: Connected Africa Summit Addressing Continent's Challenges, Opportunities and Bridging Digital Divides

[VOA] Nairobi, Kenya -- Government representatives from Africa, along with ICT (information and communication technology) officials, and international organizations have gathered in Nairobi for a Connected Africa Summit. They are discussing the future of technology, unlocking the continent's growth beyond connectivity, and addressing the challenges and opportunities in the continent's information and technology sector.

Source: allAfrica.com

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