Gabon champions human-centered AI governance at global summit

While global powers sprint ahead in an intense race to dominate artificial intelligence, Gabon is charting a distinctly different course. Speaking at the Global Dialogue on AI Governance in Geneva, under United Nations auspices, Gabonese Digital Economy Minister Mark Alexandre Doumba urged the international community to rethink its priorities. For Libreville, the ultimate goal isn’t crafting the fastest AI model—it’s ensuring these tools are accessible, inclusive, and serve humanity first.

By Sidi Mohamed — Reporter