Business News of 2026-10-15
AI, AfCFTA & Africa's Infrastructure Gap: Guinea's Planning Minister speaks to GhanaWeb
Guinea’s Minister of Planning, Development and International Cooperation, Ismaël Nabé, has discussed the role of artificial intelligence (AI), regional trade and infrastructure development in advancing Africa’s economic growth.
In an interview with GhanaWeb Business on the sidelines of the 2026 Africa at the World Bank/IMF Annual Meetings in Bangkok, Thailand, Nabé shared his perspectives on how technology and stronger economic cooperation could support the continent’s development ambitions.
The minister highlighted AI as one of the key areas of discussion, focusing on its potential role in Africa’s development.
He also discussed the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), which seeks to deepen trade among African countries, expand market access and strengthen economic integration across the continent.
Nabé further underscored the importance of infrastructure development, identifying it as a key consideration in efforts to promote economic growth and improve cooperation among African nations.
He also touched on the links between technological advancement, regional trade and infrastructure investment in supporting Africa’s broader development objectives.
The interview forms part of GhanaWeb’s coverage of the 2026 World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) Annual Meetings in Bangkok, where economic development, financing and policy priorities are among the issues being discussed.
Watch the full interview for Nabé’s views on Guinea’s development priorities and the opportunities for Africa to accelerate its economic transformation through technology, trade and infrastructure investment.
Story by Mawuli Ahorlumegah, reporting from the 2026 IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings in Thailand, Bangkok
