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The Africa Young Innovators for Health Award is calling for young African innovators to propose AI-driven solutions to improve access to family planning across the continent,…
Nigerian health-tech company Helium Health has received a $2.5 million grant from Google.org to deploy AI-driven tools aimed at reducing maternal mortality in Nigeria. This…
Nigerian health tech startup, Helium Health, received a $2.5 million grant from Google.org to deploy clinical AI models specifically for maternal healthcare across four Nigerian…
The mass layoffs of over 1,100 Sama staff in Nairobi, Kenya, after Meta terminated its content moderation contract, expose the vulnerabilities of Africa's AI data labeling sector.…
Zambia's Ministry of Technology and Science is piloting Njila.ai, an AI-powered career guidance platform aimed at linking vocational training with job market needs. This…
Kenya's small businesses face escalating AI-powered cyber threats, with 11.12 billion threat events recorded last year. This surge endangers the 98% of Kenyan businesses that are…
A new report from The Bridgespan Group provides a practical guide for African nonprofits on how to responsibly and effectively integrate artificial intelligence into their…
The UNDP and GSMA have partnered to bolster Africa's AI ecosystem, focusing on developing and deploying African-led AI solutions, particularly those incorporating African…
MTN and the Gates Foundation have launched a $25 million AI-enabled maternal health platform in Nigeria, aiming to provide healthcare guidance to 500,000 women and digital tools…
AI is enabling South African tax scammers to create highly convincing phishing attempts that mimic official SARS communications, making it difficult for citizens to spot…
ClawCon Nairobi, Africa's first community-led personal AI conference, saw over 400 attendees, indicating a strong and growing interest in locally adaptable AI solutions. The event…
The African AI Film Festival 2026 will provide a global stage for African and African-diaspora filmmakers to showcase cinema reimagined with artificial intelligence. It aims to…
This study from South Africa introduces an AI-powered workflow designed to screen packaged foods for compliance with national sodium regulations (R214). By using image analysis…
This piece strongly argues that AI for Africa must prioritize local needs, leveraging diverse data beyond language, while also addressing the continent's rich linguistic…
MTN, in partnership with Microsoft, has trained 500 Nigerian teachers in AI-assisted teaching, making them the first in the country to receive such formal training. This…
A key legal battle is unfolding in Kenya as content moderators, including those working on AI platforms like OpenAI, challenge tech giants like Meta over working conditions and…
New research indicates that Nigerian insurgent groups, including ISWAP and Boko Haram, are actively using commercial AI models for tactical and operational purposes, facilitated…
My AI Lawyer, a South African AI legal chatbot, has found that workplace disputes are the most common type of query, revealing a significant need for accessible legal information…
Kenya's advanced digital economy, particularly its mobile money and fintech sectors, is increasingly targeted by AI-enhanced cybercrime. INTERPOL reports that AI is enabling…
A UNESCO-backed study reveals that two-thirds of South African content creators using generative AI do not disclose it to their audience, fearing a loss of trust. This practice…
Nigeria's Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is implementing facial recognition technology for its university entrance exams to combat impersonation and improve…
My AI Lawyer is expanding access to its AI-powered legal advice in South Africa by allowing Cell C subscribers to pay for services directly from their mobile airtime. This…
AI is already prevalent in Kenyan classrooms, with students and teachers using generative AI tools. This rapid adoption is forcing Kenya's education system to address critical…
My AI Lawyer, a new platform specifically trained on South African law, has launched to provide affordable and accessible legal advice via AI. This initiative aims to democratize…
