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Seychelles’ Principal Minister, Jean-François Ferrari, met Kenyan leader Raila Odinga at Maison Quéau de Quinssy to discuss Odinga’s candidacy for Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC) for the 2025-2029 term.

Odinga outlined his vision and priorities for the role, while Minister Ferrari highlighted Seychelles’ importance in the upcoming elections. He also emphasised the need for the AUC to address the challenges African island states face. He pledged Seychelles’ support for a candidate capable of transforming the organisation to meet member states’ aspirations. The AUC Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson elections are set for February 2025 at the African Union Summit in Addis Ababa.

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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has unveiled a $3 billion investment in cloud and AI infrastructure in India, alongside partnerships with key organisations across sectors such as healthcare, finance, education, and public services.

Collaborations include RailTel for AI-driven rail and public sector transformation, Apollo Hospitals for healthcare copilots, and Bajaj Finserv to drive financial AI innovation. Mahindra Group will launch an AI division, while upGrad aims to train 1 million STEM learners in AI by 2025. Microsoft partnered with India AI to establish AI Productivity Labs, skill 500,000 individuals by 2026, and support 100,000 developers. The initiatives highlight India’s growing role in global AI leadership.

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The Kalp Foundation, a non-profit focused on blockchain technology for inclusive growth, has partnered with The Gambia to launch Gambia One, a blockchain-powered digital public infrastructure platform. The initiative aims to modernise government operations, digitise public services, and provide blockchain training for government leaders and youth.

Tapan Sangal, Founder of Kalp Foundation, called the collaboration a milestone in creating scalable and transparent solutions for equitable growth. Hon Lamin Jabbi, Minister of Communications & Digital Economy, highlighted its potential to build an inclusive, citizen-focused digital ecosystem. This partnership marks a significant step in The Gambia’s digital transformation and Kalp Foundation’s global vision for sustainable, blockchain-driven development.

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