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Kenya has launched its 2026 AI Accelerator Programme, a national initiative to support local startups and innovators in developing AI solutions for public service delivery and the…
Kenya has launched a national AI Accelerator Programme for 2026, a joint initiative by government bodies and UNDP Kenya. The program aims to support AI solutions that improve…
Rwanda and Egypt are formalizing an AI cooperation agreement, planning pilot projects in key sectors and fostering talent development. This partnership aims to advance a shared…
Kenya is advancing new regulations that would mandate minimum compensation for ride-hailing drivers, part of a comprehensive strategy to govern digital platforms across transport…
Africa is undergoing rapid AI adoption and digital transformation, prompting a critical focus on digital sovereignty and local ownership of AI platforms and data. The continent is…
Nigeria is making significant strides in its digital transformation, including a national program to upskill 3 million technical talents in areas like AI/ML. This initiative aims…
The IMF predicts that with strategic investment and policy, AI could boost Africa's GDP by up to 4% over the next decade, significantly more than the 0.2% expected under current…
Kenya's Competition Authority is enhancing its digital forensic capabilities to regulate AI-driven markets, addressing the new challenges posed by algorithms and big data in…
African cities, exemplified by Tshwane's mayor, are advocating for greater local involvement and benefit from the rapid growth of AI infrastructure like data centers. Through…
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…
