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Zimbabwean software engineer Audrey Chanakira advocates for Africa to proactively build its own artificial intelligence solutions, emphasizing the importance of Edge AI to…
A new IMF report suggests that a rapid embrace of AI could elevate Africa's GDP by 4% over the next decade, a twenty-fold increase compared to current adoption trajectories. It…
The Smart Government Summit 2026, held in Nairobi, Kenya, will focus on digital transformation for African public sectors, specifically addressing AI adoption and cybersecurity.…
Egypt is making significant strides in its national digital transformation strategy, with a strong emphasis on artificial intelligence. The country is developing its own large…
South Africa's recently drafted national AI policy is reportedly failing to capitalize on the nation's inherent strengths in the AI sector. Critics argue that the policy's current…
Ghana is proactively developing its legal and policy frameworks to govern artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies. This initiative, highlighted by government…
Rwandan President Paul Kagame has co-launched the AI for Good Global Commission, an initiative focused on ensuring developing countries, including those in Africa, play a pivotal…
Nigeria's President has ordered an investigation into tech giants like Google, Meta, and X, specifically targeting their use of Nigerian news content for training generative AI…
Nigeria's consumer protection watchdog is investigating major tech and AI firms operating in the country, prompted by local media organizations' allegations of unauthorized use of…
Africa has secured a stronger voice in global AI governance through increased representation in key international bodies and initiatives, reflecting its growing role in shaping…
Kenya's Copyright Tribunal has issued a landmark ruling, asserting that only human creators, not artificial intelligence, can hold copyright for generated works. This decision…
Kenya is actively pursuing international partnerships and developing national policies to advance its digital economy and AI capabilities. Recent discussions with a US delegation…
A recent summit in Johannesburg, hosted by the University of Johannesburg and pan-African advisory Decode, brought together government officials and experts to discuss AI's…
Following a recent cyberattack on Kenya's presidential website, cybersecurity experts are warning that AI tools are lowering the barrier for hackers, posing a significant and…
Artificial intelligence and big data innovations present a strategic opportunity for African states to modernize their critical mineral mining sector, moving beyond legacy…
Kenya is developing a "golden visa" program to offer permanent residency to foreign investors, aiming to strengthen Nairobi's position as a leading tech and investment hub in East…
The World Bank has committed support to Egypt's ambitious second National AI Strategy, aiming to boost its digital economy and position the country as a regional AI hub. This…
The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) has launched national consultations across its 21 member states to develop a harmonized regional AI strategy. This…
Rwandan President Paul Kagame called for African nations to become builders and deployers of AI at scale, not just consumers, at the UN AI for Good Global Summit. He also…
At a University of Johannesburg conference, UN Under-Secretary-General Tshilidzi Marwala and UJ Vice-Chancellor Letlhokwa George Mpedi urged African nations to develop their own…
Kenya is proactively exploring partnerships with leading AI companies like Anthropic to apply artificial intelligence directly to its national development priorities, including…
In South Africa, new Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) Directive 11 requires robust, auditable compliance programs, challenging the efficacy of AI-powered Know Your Customer…
At a recent summit in Johannesburg, experts urged Africa to develop its own AI models, trained on local data and in indigenous languages, to ensure the continent's cultural and…
In Nigeria's rapidly expanding digital economy, AI is increasingly making critical financial decisions, necessitating a robust accountability framework. The country's swift tech…
