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Nigeria's new virtual asset tax framework, including a 1.5% stamp duty on digital asset transfers, is generating significant concern among local cryptocurrency traders. They fear…
Zimbabwe's Nhimbe Trust has secured UNESCO backing for a Southern Africa-wide project, "Fearless Frontiers," to champion AI ethics and artistic freedom. The initiative will…
Nigeria and Burkina Faso are forging a digital partnership that includes significant collaboration on artificial intelligence, local-language technologies, and shared computing…
Djibouti is actively developing its national AI strategy, leveraging its strategic location and existing digital infrastructure. The nation is collaborating with the ITU and Smart…
This piece advocates for a dual strategy for Africa's AI development, suggesting the continent should leverage global AI advancements while simultaneously fostering its own…
Kenya has appointed Michael Michie Kamau as its Responsible AI Governor, a move that integrates Kenyan perspectives into the global conversation on AI governance. This expert will…
Kenya's Special Envoy on Technology, Ambassador Philip Thigo, is urging the nation to embrace the AI revolution by investing in talent and infrastructure, while preparing for…
African security leaders gathered in Kigali, Rwanda, to discuss the profound implications of autonomous weapons and AI for the continent's defense and sovereignty. The conference…
Zambia is actively deepening its AI cooperation with China, but with a strong emphasis on safeguarding national sovereignty and ensuring AI development is tailored to its specific…
The World Bank advises Ethiopia to prioritize the adoption and adaptation of existing AI technologies to local conditions, rather than immediately focusing on frontier AI…
South Africa is set to deploy 600 AI-powered handheld biometric scanners to its immigration officials, enabling real-time verification of individuals' legal status by capturing…
Kenya and South Africa have committed to enhancing their digital cooperation, with artificial intelligence identified as a key area for joint development. This collaboration…
African cybercriminals are rapidly adopting AI for sophisticated fraud, including deepfakes and personalized phishing, far outpacing the continent's law enforcement agencies. This…
Kenya is deepening its partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to significantly boost digital skills and artificial intelligence capabilities across the nation. This…
An Indonesian gambling syndicate has infiltrated government websites in 16 African countries, embedding illegal online casino pages to exploit the domains' high search engine…
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…
