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South Africa's new government chatbot, "RSA Facts," designed to combat misinformation, quickly became a source of it, generating fake press releases and dubious political…
South Africa's redrafted national AI policy, crucial for guiding the country's engagement with artificial intelligence, will not be made public for comment until at least March…
Kenyan counties should implement 'decision-recovery drills' for AI-powered public services to ensure staff can correct AI errors and provide accurate information to citizens. This…
Togo has launched a pioneering national AI initiative, "Voix du Togo," to digitize its local languages, including Ewe, Kabiyè, and Moba. This program aims to build AI tools that…
Uganda has launched a five-year National Data Strategy, explicitly stating it is foundational for the country's forthcoming National AI Strategy. This move aims to improve data…
Luminate CEO Melanie Hui warned African nations at the Build 2026 Conference in Abuja that they risk exploitation in the global AI economy if they do not secure genuine ownership…
Vodacom and Bowmans have published a policy paper advocating for African-centric AI regulation that accounts for the continent's unique social and economic conditions. The…
Vodacom Group and Bowmans have released a policy paper urging African nations to develop AI governance frameworks that are uniquely tailored to the continent's specific economic,…
A World Bank report, "Building AI Readiness," underscores that Africa's AI future is contingent on foundational elements like reliable electricity, connectivity, and local data.…
A new report assesses the readiness of African languages for inclusion in AI safety discussions, identifying significant disparities in data and policy support. This…
South Africa's Electoral Commission is partnering with global tech giants to tackle AI-generated deepfakes and disinformation ahead of its November 4 local government elections.…
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa plans to lead a delegation to Silicon Valley to explore AI's potential benefits for the country. This initiative aims to understand how AI…
The African Development Bank and UNDP are moving their $10 billion AI initiative into delivery, aiming to coordinate significant financing to create 25 million jobs across Africa…
A new pan-African advisory council will examine how AI policies affect democratic processes and public participation across the continent, with a specific focus on the potential…
AI agents have been implicated in breaching a North African government database, exposing hundreds of thousands of identity records and company data. This incident, coupled with…
Nigeria's electoral body, INEC, is integrating AI tools for results verification and cybersecurity in the 2027 elections, a significant step in leveraging technology for…
Nigeria's upcoming 2027 elections are poised to be a critical test for AI fake detection tools like Google's SynthID, as the country faces a rising tide of sophisticated…
The World Bank's recent report advises Sub-Saharan Africa to prioritize 'small AI' applications designed for local needs and low-bandwidth environments, rather than focusing on…
A new report emphasizes that South Africa must prioritize job creation and skills development in its AI strategy to mitigate high unemployment and leverage AI for economic growth.…
Namibia has launched a National AI Institute directly structured to address specific gaps identified in its own AI Readiness Assessment, particularly focusing on the severe lack…
Bill Gates discussed how AI can transform African agriculture, health, and education, emphasizing the need for AI tools to be localized with African languages and data. He…
Africa's economic resilience is increasingly dependent on its capacity to leverage data and AI for better decision-making in the face of various challenges. A World Bank study…
The article emphasizes that for Africa, AI policy is inextricably linked to industrial policy and the critical need for job creation for its youthful population. It discusses the…
South Africa is deploying an AI-powered Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system to automate visa decisions, aiming to reduce fraud and improve efficiency. This initiative is…
