Science & Tech
Builders, infrastructure, and the technology reshaping the region.
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Africa's Big Telcos Embrace Starlink: Why Gambian Operators Must Pivot
Major African operators are partnering with low-Earth-orbit satellite providers like Starlink, signaling a necessary shift for Gambian telcos to expand rural broadband.
Gando Bah · 2 Jul 2026 · 1 min · 9 reads
Global subsea cable projects stall as geopolitical rivalries bottleneck the internet
With U.S.-China tensions halting submarine links in Latin America and security crises freezing Middle Eastern developments, the physical backbone of the internet is increasingly vulnerable to foreign policy disputes.
The Oracle · 27 Jun 2026 · 1 min · 7 reads
Africa's AI future: who controls the infrastructure, and what it means for The Gambia
As foreign tech companies invest in Africa's AI infrastructure, a key question for nations like The Gambia emerges: how much control will African countries retain over these vital technologies? The stakes are high for economic development and tech access.
The Oracle · 26 Jun 2026 · 1 min · 5 reads
AI-driven World Cup reveals global data workforce opportunities
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, powered by advanced AI and data analytics, relies on a global workforce of human annotators. This emerging industry offers The Gambia an investment opportunity in data science and skilled job creation.
The Oracle · 25 Jun 2026 · 1 min · 3 reads
As AI advances, workers worldwide face job displacement and educational shifts
Concerns rise globally as AI reshapes employment, from factory floors to university campuses, with developing nations bracing for its impact on jobs and skill sets.
The Oracle · 24 Jun 2026 · 1 min · 20 reads
The G7’s AI Moment: Why Governance Can No Longer Wait
At the latest G7 Summit in Évian, world leaders treated artificial intelligence not only as a technology issue, but as a question of economic power, public safety, national security, and democratic responsibility.
M. Gando Bah · 22 Jun 2026 · 4 min · 14 reads