Concerted efforts urged to close digital gap in Africa

STORY: Concerted efforts urged to close digital gap in Africa DATELINE: Oct. 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:04:17 LOCATION: Kigali CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of MWC2023 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PAUL KAGAME, Rwandan President 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): PAULA INGABIRE, Rwandan minister of ICT and Innovation STORYLINE: Delegates attending the Mobile World Congress 2023 (MWC2023) in the Rwandan capital of Kigali on Tuesday called on Africa to accelerate digital connectivity, accessibility, and affordability to bridge the digital divide on the continent. The event brought together more than 2,500 delegates, including political leaders, government officials, experts, representatives from the United Nations and the African Union, as well as dozens of technology companies and start-ups, among others, from across Africa and the world. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PAUL KAGAME, Rwandan President "Financial technology is starting to make a big difference in everyday lives of our citizens. The potential of digital h