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Egypt has been elected to chair the AI Governance and Quantum Computing Working Groups within the Arab Permanent Committee for AI and Emerging Technologies, solidifying its…
Côte d'Ivoire has launched new tech support programs and a national digital roadmap, making AI adoption a key strategic pillar. These initiatives, including the Ivoire GovTech…
Nigeria's INEC is under fire for using Android 10 on its BVAS election devices, raising cybersecurity and trust issues. This situation highlights the critical challenges African…
Egypt's Financial Regulatory Authority has admitted two more AI insurance projects to its regulatory sandbox, bringing the total to seven. This initiative positions Egypt as a…
African nations are urged to evolve their AI strategies from simply building foundational readiness to actively fostering competitive advantage through productive AI adoption. The…
Africa's quest for AI sovereignty in healthcare demands practical solutions beyond data localization, focusing on the operational capacity to audit and govern AI systems locally.…
Nigeria ranks as Africa's leader in responsible AI governance, demonstrating progress in national AI strategies and civil society engagement. However, the country faces…
An expert forum at the University of the Witwatersrand explored the ethical integration of AI into African education, focusing on inclusive and responsible adoption. Discussions…
The Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA) has launched a Regional AI Network of Universities and a 2026-2031 Strategic Plan in Nairobi. This initiative aims to…
COMESA is convening a crucial consultation in Kigali, Rwanda, to develop a regional Artificial Intelligence strategy and a Digital Inclusion strategy for Eastern and Southern…
Kenya's proposed AI policy seeks to transform the nation from an AI consumer to a producer, focusing on localizing the economic value of AI. It classifies AI as strategic national…
This article critically examines Africa's approach to AI sovereignty, advocating for a strategic shift from owning all computing infrastructure to controlling the 'intelligence…
INTERPOL's latest report indicates that artificial intelligence is now linked to 55% of cybercrime in Africa, significantly contributing to the continent's $484 million in…
INTERPOL's latest report indicates that 55% of cybercrimes in Africa are now AI-enabled, causing financial losses to more than double to $484 million. The continent's existing…
South Africa's recent withdrawal of its draft national AI policy has resulted in its exclusion from the World Bank's global map of countries with AI strategies. This policy gap is…
According to INTERPOL's African Cyberthreat Assessment Report 2026, AI is now enabling 55% of reported cybercrimes across Africa, making attacks faster and more difficult to…
Mauritius has launched a national survey to measure the actual adoption and governance of AI among its local businesses, providing crucial data to assess the effectiveness of its…
An acting judge in South Africa's Johannesburg High Court is facing an investigation by the Legal Practice Council for potentially using AI to draft a judgment that included…
An INTERPOL report highlights that AI is now responsible for 55% of cybercrimes in Africa, leading to a significant increase in financial losses to $484 million. The continent…
Kenya has published its Draft Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies Policy, establishing a comprehensive governance framework with extraterritorial scope and a focus…
A recent INTERPOL report indicates that artificial intelligence is now involved in 55% of cybercrime incidents across Africa, significantly escalating fraud, ransomware, and…
Morocco has deployed AI-powered police patrol vehicles, "Amane" and "Madar," in Casablanca, featuring facial recognition and automatic number plate reading. This initiative is…
An INTERPOL report reveals that AI is now implicated in over half of all cybercrime cases across Africa, enabling more convincing and widespread digital scams. This surge in…
A new INTERPOL report highlights that artificial intelligence is now a critical enabler for 55% of cybercrimes in Africa, leading to a significant increase in financial losses and…
