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National AI strategies, data rules and public-sector projects.

4 storiesLatest 9 Nov 2026
  1. Lesotho Makes the Case for Practical AI Sovereignty at AIFOD Geneva Summit

    Lesotho Advocates Practical AI Sovereignty for Smaller Nations at Geneva Summit

    At an AIFOD summit, Lesotho's UN representative argued that smaller states can secure AI sovereignty through governance, skills, and partnerships without owning every tech layer.

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    Zambia and Huawei Launch AI Training Programme for Public Officials

    SMART Zambia Institute has partnered with Huawei to train civil servants and technologists on public-sector artificial intelligence applications.

  3. Build, Buy or Share? AIFOD Examines What AI Sovereignty Actually Requires
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    AIFOD Summit Examines Strategies for National AI Sovereignty in Smaller States

    Panellists at the AIFOD Geneva Summit discussed whether smaller nations should build, buy, or share artificial intelligence infrastructure and systems.

  4. Labeeqah Schuurman: AI and Infrastructure Must Remain in Service of People

    Western Cape Official Urges AI Alignment With Public Infrastructure Needs

    Western Cape policy chief Labeeqah Schuurman outlined how regional governments can use AI and infrastructure to improve public services at an event hosted by AIFOD.