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Robots Pose Big Threat to Jobs in Africa, Researchers Warn

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It could soon be cheaper to operate a factory of robots in the United States than employing manual labor in Africa. That is the stark conclusion of a report from the Overseas Development Institute, which warns automation could have a devastating effect on developing economies unless governments invest urgently in digitalization and skills training. Henry Ridgwell has more.

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