By Ya Awa Touray
Dr. Mamadou Tangara, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad, earlier in the week participated in the PSC Ministerial Session on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its Impact on Peace, Security, and Governance in Africa, chaired by the Kingdom of Morocco.
In his statement, Minister Tangara highlighted the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence while underscoring the urgent need for responsible governance and regulation to prevent misuse, particularly in security and military domains. He emphasised that Africa must not lag in this technological evolution and called for: legal and policy frameworks to guide AI development at regional, continental, and global levels; public-private partnerships to leverage AI for sustainable development and security; and collaboration with governments to harness AI for conflict prevention, peace building, and post-conflict recovery.
Minister Tangara reaffirmed The Gambia’s commitment to advancing AI governance to ensure it serves as a force for peace, development, and security across the continent.
