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Nigeria's 2027 general election is predicted to be the country's first 'deepfake election,' heavily influenced by generative AI. A new report by Bloomwit Africa warns that…
Kenya boasts the world's highest AI usage among its online adult population at 97.5%, according to DataReportal, even as a broader population measure from Microsoft shows 8.7%.…
South Africa is deploying an AI-powered Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system, integrating machine learning and biometrics to enhance border security and combat fraud in…
Zambia is positioning itself as a regional leader in AI and digital innovation following its youth team's success in a global robotics challenge. The nation is actively developing…
Algeria has approved a comprehensive inter-ministerial roadmap to deploy AI across its public services, uniquely committing to sovereign open-source AI models, national…
African technology policy specialists are cautioning that inconsistent AI chatbot responses on politically sensitive topics risk eroding public trust and complicating Africa's…
Kenya has implemented new regulations for stablecoins, requiring issuers to hold a portion of their reserves in local commercial banks. This move aims to integrate digital assets…
Kenya's new draft data protection guidance aims to hold local companies responsible for personal data sent to offshore AI platforms, ensuring privacy standards are maintained even…
Kenya's new virtual asset regulations prohibit interest payments on stablecoins, defining them primarily as payment instruments within the financial system. This strategic move…
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…
