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World Bank Report Shows How AI in Sierra Leone is Bridging Critical Skill Gaps in Education

On a continent where only about a third of people use the internet and reliable electricity remains a luxury for many schools and clinics, a quiet transformation is underway. Artificial intelligence is already helping teachers prepare better lessons, …

Source: Sierraloaded - Center-right
Published on Aug 7, 2026

AI less likely to replace jobs in developing economies, but gains aren’t guaranteed – World Bank

Generative AI (GenAI) poses a substantially lower automation threat to employees in low- and middle-income economies than to those in wealthier ones, according to the World Bank Group’s World Development Report 2026: The Promise of Artificial Intelligence …

Source: HRM Asia - Neutral
Published on Aug 7, 2026

World Bank sees Thailand gaining from AI supply chains

Countries do not need to build their own large AI models or hyperscale data centres to benefit, he argued. Smaller and cheaper tools can instead be adapted to local conditions and applied to areas where developing countries have immediate needs. The World …

Source: The Nation Thailand - Indeterminate
Published on Aug 6, 2026

AI could enhance productivity for 16.2 percent of workers in developing economies: World Bank

Artificial intelligence could enable developing nations to achieve a century's worth of progress within a single decade, but only if governments move quickly to fix critical deficits in power, internet access, and skills, according to a landmark World …

Source: United News of Bangladesh - Indeterminate
Published on Aug 5, 2026

AI can deliver a century of development in a decade for developing nations: World Bank

Artificial intelligence (AI) could allow developing countries to do in a decade what might otherwise take a century — provided that governments act swiftly to close the gaps in power, connectivity, skills, and institutional quality that threaten to leave …

Source: Trade Arabia - Neutral
Published on Aug 6, 2026

AI offers jobs boost for developing countries, not job losses – World Bank

AI generatedDeveloping countries, including Kenya, stand to gain more from artificial intelligence than they stand to lose, a report by the World Bank now indicates. Technology is expected to boost worker productivity, create new economic opportunities and …

Source: Star - Neutral
Published on Aug 5, 2026

World Bank Warns AI Job Risk Is 3x Higher In These 47 Countries

High-income countries are most susceptible to AI job displacement than developing and lower-income countries getty They are among the world’s largest knowledge and financial economies, with many pouring and committing billions of dollars into data centers …

Source: Forbes - Neutral
Published on Aug 5, 2026

WB warns developing countries to embrace AI or be left behind

The World Bank on Tuesday called on developing countries to embrace artificial intelligence technology tools to deliver better governance outcomes, warning that they risked being left behind if they failed to do so. “AI has thrown developing economies a …

Source: Daily Star - Neutral
Published on Aug 5, 2026

Richer countries face bigger AI job threat, World Bank says

Washington, Aug 4 (dpa/GNA) – Workers in wealthier countries face a significantly greater risk of losing their jobs, due to artificial intelligence (AI) than those in poorer countries, according to a World Bank report released on Tuesday. The risk of …

Source: Ghana News Agency - Pro-Government
Published on Aug 5, 2026

AI may not take away many jobs in countries like India: World Bank report

5 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Aug 5, 2026 04:52 PM IST Amid growing concerns over the impact of AI on jobs, the World Bank has said that the technology poses a smaller threat to employment in emerging economies than in developed nations. Only 4.5 per cent of …

Source: The Indian Express - Center-left
Published on Aug 5, 2026

World Bank: Cheap AI Tools Could Let Ghana “Leapfrog” Development Gaps

Artificial intelligence could let developing countries like Ghana achieve in a decade what once took a century, the World Bank said in a report released Tuesday, pointing to a Ghanaian AI tutoring program as evidence the technology works best when built …

Source: News Ghana - Indeterminate
Published on Aug 5, 2026

World Bank Urges Developing Nations to Accelerate AI Adoption

The World Bank has called on developing countries to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), saying the technology has the potential to transform public services and drive faster economic development. In its latest World Development Report …

Source: eGov Magazine - Neutral
Published on Aug 5, 2026

Pakistan Among Most At-Risk Countries as AI Automates Knowledge Jobs-World Bank

The World Bank warns Pakistan is among the most vulnerable countries to AI-driven job displacement, while the five largest US technology companies will spend $775 billion on AI infrastructure this year alone, nearly double Pakistan’s entire GDP of $408 …

Source: PhoneWorld - Neutral
Published on Aug 5, 2026

AI can help developing economies achieve century's progress in a decade if governments act now: World Bank

New Delhi [India], August 5 (ANI): Artificial intelligence (AI) could enable developing economies to achieve in a decade what might otherwise take a century, provided governments move quickly to bridge gaps in electricity, internet connectivity, skills and …

Source: Colorado Star - Pending
Published on Aug 5, 2026

AI offers lifeline to developing economies by accelerating growth: World Bank

New Delhi: Artificial intelligence gave a lifeline to developing countries, allowing them to achieve in a decade 'what might otherwise take a century', but only if their governments rapidly close gaps in power, connectivity, skills and …

Source: The Hans India - Neutral
Published on Aug 5, 2026

World Bank believes AI likely to become driver of economic development in decades

The World Bank believes artificial intelligence (AI) could become one of the biggest drivers of economic development in decades, but only if developing countries build the right foundations. That's according to its latest World Development Report 2026 …

Source: Eye Witness News - Neutral
Published on Aug 5, 2026

World Bank Calls on Developing Countries to Embrace AI for Better Governance

The World Bank on Tuesday called on developing countries to embrace artificial intelligence technology tools to deliver better governance outcomes, warning that they risked being left behind if they failed to do so. “AI has thrown developing economies a …

Source: Asharq Al-Awsat - Pro-Government
Published on Aug 5, 2026

World Bank asks developing nations to seize AI

The World Bank on Tuesday urged developing countries to embrace artificial intelligence, arguing that adapting small, low-cost AI tools to local needs could significantly improve access to healthcare, education, judicial services and agriculture. In its …

Source: The Economic Times - Center-right
Published on Aug 5, 2026

World Bank: AI could unlock growth across the developing world

The report describes AI as a general-purpose technology, comparable to steam power, electricity, and the internet, but spreading much faster. While earlier transformative technologies took decades to reach lower-income countries, middle-income economies …

Source: Kazinform - Pending

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Published on August 8, 2026 - 05:00 GMT

RESPIRATORY DISEASES REPRESENT A GLOBAL BURDEN ESPECIALLY IN AFRICA

KENYA, August 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In 2021, lung diseases were among the 3 leading causes of mortality causing over 18 million deaths globally and having devastating consequences for patients and families. But the situation in Africa …

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Published on August 8, 2026 - 14:15 GMT

Yili organise un forum axé sur le développement durable à l’occasion de la Conférence mondiale de l’industrie laitière ...

HOHHOT, Chine, 08 août 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Le 2 août dernier, le Forum axé sur le développement durable de la Conférence mondiale de l’industrie laitière 2026 s’est tenu à Hohhot à l’initiative de Yili Group. Articulé autour du thème« Connecting …

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Published on August 8, 2026 - 19:03 GMT

African Farm Silo Procurement Guide: China Custom Solutions by Burt Machinery

HANZHONG, SHAANXI, CHINA, August 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Securing reliable grain storage is the crucial first step for processing facilities across Africa, where post-harvest losses, fluctuating climate conditions, and complex logistics …

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Published on August 8, 2026 - 19:03 GMT

Custom Corn Processing Plant Solutions Presented by Burt Machinery at the 2025 Nigeria Expo

HANZHONG, SHAANXI, CHINA, August 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 2025 China Commodities Expo Nigeria brings together international industrial equipment providers and regional agricultural buyers to establish new supply chains and upgrade local …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 22:21 GMT

La Gobernadora Hochul Anuncia UN Proyecto Integral De Modernización Para Restaurar La Estación De Metro Centenaria De ...

La gobernadora Kathy Hochul anunció hoy que la Autoridad Metropolitana de Transporte (MTA) busca contratistas para diseñar, construir y rehabilitar una de las estaciones más históricas del sistema de metro: la estación Chambers St (líneas J y Z), …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 19:50 GMT

Nigeria's First SEC-Licensed Exchange, Quidax, Expands Stablecoin Infrastructure to Over 21 Countries

The Expansion Unlocks a Compliant Engine for Businesses and Fintechs to Move Value Across Africa and Beyond LAGOS, Nigeria, Aug. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Quidax, the first digital assets exchange to receive a provisional licence from Nigeria's …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 13:47 GMT

National Treasury on AIIB and South Africa signing USD500 million loan to strengthen climate-resilient urban services

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and the Republic of South Africa have signed a USD500 million sovereign-backed loan to support the South Africa Metro Trading Services Program. The financing marks AIIB’s first investment in South Africa, …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 13:47 GMT

Western Cape Education on South African learners winning International Space Settlement Design Competition

South African learners win global space design competition on debut Seven South African high school learners from the Western Cape have made history by winning the prestigious International Space Settlement Design Competition, the world's longest- …

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Published on August 8, 2026 - 19:38 GMT

From Inclusion to Impact: LGBTQ+ Diversity in Thai Business

Plenty of language about "respecting diversity" can be found among Thai companies, but far less evidence of what actually happens with LGBTQ+ stakeholders. BANGKOK, BANGKOK, THAILAND, August 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Thailand is …

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Published on August 8, 2026 - 19:22 GMT

Jana Ahmed Abbas Launches Heroes of 21 to Support Children with Down Syndrome

Egyptian entrepreneur Jana Ahmed Abbas launches Heroes of 21, a multilingual educational platform supporting children with Down syndrome and their families. ALEXANDRIA , الاسكندرية, EGYPT, August 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Young Egyptian …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 21:26 GMT

Peck Law Group Calls Attention to Elder Abuse Risks Facing America’s Growing Senior Population

California Advocate Steven Peck, Esq. Urges Families to Recognize the Warning Signs Before Another Loved One Becomes a Victim LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- America is growing older. Every day, thousands …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 20:41 GMT

Rivas & Associates Issues Know Your Rights Guidance for Families After Fatal ICE Traffic Stops

Rivas & Associates, an immigration law firm, is offering Know Your Rights guidance for families who may be stopped by police or immigration officers. TULSA, OK, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rivas & Associates, an …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 17:03 GMT

AI for Peace Launches 44-Day Global Compassion Game to Prove Peace Is Possible

Launching August 8 in Minneapolis, a global team of teams invites peacebuilders, Indigenous leaders, AI labs, and youth to put intelligence in service to life. CLINTON, WA, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AI for Peace today announced …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 17:02 GMT

Raise the Bottom Rebrands, Expands Addiction and Mental Health Care Across Idaho

Trusted Idaho Opioid Treatment Program expands to all substance use disorders and primary mental health care across Boise, Nampa, and Pocatello. BOISE, ID, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Raise the Bottom, formerly known as …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 16:58 GMT

Gulf Sextortion Cases Rise: Female-Led Firm Offers Discreet Content Removal for UAE, Dubai and Saudi Arabia

The world's first female-led content removal firm Leak Content Removal offers discreet DMCA and reputation services to UAE, Dubai, Saudi Arabia and the Gulf. SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, August 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Digital …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 15:33 GMT

HRH King Ruben West Presents Voice of Change Award to Former Mauritius President Dr. Ameenah Gurib-Fakim

HRH King Dr. Ruben M. West presents former Mauritian president with the iChange Nations™ Ruben M. West Global Voice of Change Award in Victoria Falls VICTORIA FALLS, ILLINOIS, ZIMBABWE, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Her Excellency Dr. …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

Out of Hand Marks 25 Years of Dialogue and Social Change through the Arts with 2026-2027 Season

Anniversary Season Features New Productions Designed to Bring Communities Together ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Out of Hand, the award-winning social impact arts organization, today announced its 2026-2027 season …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 09:22 GMT

Dr. Arani Medical Laboratory, LA's Pioneer in Rapid STD Testing and City of LA Award Recipient, Celebrates 20 Years

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Arani Medical Laboratory, a Los Angeles-based clinical laboratory specializing in rapid sexually transmitted disease (STD) testing, is marking 20 years of operation this …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 18:35 GMT

Russia: ICRC helps displaced people start over

In March 2022, Tatiana had to leave everything behind, as hostilities broke out in her hometown close to Luhansk. “At first, we thought it would be just on the outskirts, like in 2014” she recalls. “Unfortunately, throughout the entire month, military …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 11:42 GMT

Democratic Republic of the Congo: ICRC hands over 15 people released by the Congolese authorities to AFC/M23

The 15 people concerned, all of whom had consented to participating in the operation, left Beni in the north of North Kivu in a convoy on the evening of 6 August. On the morning of 7 August, after passing through Uganda, which had agreed to facilitate …

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Published on August 6, 2026 - 23:00 GMT

In Sudan and Zambia, Embrace Global's Infant Warmers Became National Protocol. Uganda Is Next.

Babies and Mothers Alive (BAMA) and Embrace Global expand access to infant warmers in Uganda. MURRIETA, CA, UNITED STATES, August 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In Sudan, Embrace Global's infant warmers are now written into the national …

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Published on August 6, 2026 - 21:21 GMT

BLM Sports Invests Nearly $200,000 in Nonprofits, HBCU Athletics and Community Initiatives Nationwide

ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, August 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At a time when nonprofit organizations and community programs are being asked to meet greater needs with increasingly limited resources, BLM Sports is putting real dollars behind …

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Published on August 6, 2026 - 20:30 GMT

California Workplace Rights Notice Enters Its Second Annual Cycle

California's Workplace Know Your Rights Act now includes annual notice requirements, emergency contact rules, and penalties of up to $10,000 per employee. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, August 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- California' …

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Published on August 6, 2026 - 16:37 GMT

Miriam Putnam, Life Transformation Specialist, Helps Individuals Move from Emotional Overwhelm to Renewed Purpose

Miriam Putnam's clients share how her RESET and RISE program helped them truly heal and live purpose-driven lives LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, August 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For millions of Americans, each day is a struggle against …

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Published on August 6, 2026 - 16:36 GMT

Linda Reinstein Marks ARBAN Act Milestone with First GOP Senate Sponsor as World Lung Cancer Day Highlights Prevention

BCPA Co-Founder Says First Republican Senate Sponsor Marks a Turning Point in the Fight to End Preventable Asbestos Exposure LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, August 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the nation marks the 15th Annual World Lung …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 03:54 GMT

Frequently asked questions: Nuclear Weapons

On August 6, 1945, a nuclear bomb was dropped on Hiroshima, instantly killing an estimated 70,000 people. Three days later, on August 9, a second bomb was dropped on Nagasaki, killing 39,000 instantly. By 1950, the death toll from both bombings had risen …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 03:54 GMT

Ukraine: Civilian casualties rise as conflict escalates

Kyiv (ICRC) - For millions of people in Ukraine, this year has been horrific. Entire communities live under constant threat, spending tense days and sleepless nights in shelters, across Ukraine. Last night was no exception, with at least 20 people …

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Published on August 6, 2026 - 14:58 GMT

While Aid Retreats From Sudan's Collapsing Health System, One Newborn Care Program Is Scaling Up

Another shipment of Embrace infant warmers is being built into Sudan's national health system, even as funding cuts force other health programs to withdraw MURRIETA, CA, UNITED STATES, August 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As international health …

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