Ghana Advocates Stronger Global Cooperation To Bridge Africa Digital Divide

Mr Samuel Nartey George, Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, has called for stronger international cooperation and investment. He said cooperation is needed to bridge Africa digital divide and expand access to emerging technologies. The report was published on Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 05:47am. The news has sparked huge interest across Ghana. Many Ghanaians say internet must reach every community.

According to a report by Ghana Business News, more than half of Africa population remained offline in 2026. The report was published on Thursday, November 12, 2026. The report said the figure underscores the need for practical interventions. The report said interventions must extend digital connectivity to underserved communities. The report said interventions must be affordable.

Speaking at the 2026 International Telecommunication Union Plenipotentiary Conference in Doha, Qatar, Mr George said Ghana was pursuing initiatives. According to a report by Ghana Business News, Ghana wants to strengthen digital infrastructure. The report said Ghana wants to build technological capacity. The report said Ghana wants to promote inclusive participation in the digital economy. The report said Ghana wants no one left behind.

He said the country was establishing a National AI Compute Centre to support research, innovation and enterprise. According to a report by Ghana Business News, the Centre will advance responsible, ethical and inclusive artificial intelligence. The report said the Centre will support researchers. The report said the Centre will support startups. The report said the Centre will support enterprises.

Ghana was also implementing the One Million Coders initiative to equip people with digital skills. According to a report by Ghana Business News, the initiative will help people to participate in the evolving digital economy. The report said the initiative targets youth. The report said the initiative targets women. The report said the initiative targets rural communities.

In an interview with Ghana News Agency, an official of the Ministry of Communication said digital skills create jobs. The official said coders can work for local companies. He said coders can work for global companies. He said the Ghana News Agency report shows that skills are key to growth.

Speaking to Joy News, Minister George said Africa must not be a consumer only. He said Africa must build technology. He said Africa must own data centres. He said the Joy News interview shows that Ghana wants African leadership in tech.

Madam Efua Mensah at Accra said she sells food at Accra Central Market every day. She said she uses mobile money every day. She said she wants cheaper internet. She said she hopes the digital divide will close.

Mr. Kwame Boateng at Kumasi said he is a driver in Kumasi. He said drivers in Kumasi use maps and mobile money. He said internet failure makes work hard. He said he hopes rural areas will get internet.

Mr. Ibrahim Musa at Tamale said he is a teacher in Tamale in the Northern Region. He said teachers in Tamale use internet for lessons. He said students need internet for research. He said he hopes the One Million Coders will help students in Tamale.

According to a report by Ghana Business News, Ghana called for global investment. The report said investment must go to infrastructure. The report said investment must go to skills. The report said investment must go to innovation. The report said investment must be fair.

In an interview with Ghana News Agency, an official of the National Communications Authority said the Authority will support expansion. He said operators must expand coverage. He said operators must improve quality. He said the Ghana News Agency report shows that regulation will support inclusion.

The Ministry of Communication called on all Ghanaians to learn digital skills. The Ministry said the One Million Coders is for all. The Ministry said the AI Compute Centre will support innovation. The government asked all Ghanaians to support efforts to bridge the digital divide.

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