AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAI Governance in BRICS: South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa urged BRICS to set up an independent AI oversight mechanism, warning that powerful systems must not outpace human control and calling for responsible use in areas like education and science. Sovereign AI for Africa: Experts at the ACT-Africa workshop in Addis Ababa pushed for sovereign foundation models built for African languages and priorities, arguing against passive reliance on foreign AI tools. Higher Education Funding Pressure in Nigeria: Atiku Abubakar accused the Tinubu administration of failing to invest fuel-subsidy savings in education, as ASUU warns of another strike over unpaid entitlements and unresolved agreements. Admissions Reform: Nigeria’s JAMB will take over Higher National Diploma admissions in polytechnics and nursing colleges to centralise entry and curb “illegal and compromised” admissions. Independent Schools Funding (Gauteng): Gauteng defended allocating about R1.13bn to qualifying independent schools, citing constitutional permission and the Schools Act framework. Skills & Jobs: Botswana’s justice minister praised Chinese partners for technology, skills transfer and community jobs, while a South Africa programme trained 100 interior designers to strengthen business and financial skills.
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