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This research introduces MGhana-ST, a new speech translation dataset for four low-resource Ghanaian languages: Ga, Twi, Ewe, and Fante. The dataset and accompanying analysis are…
This research introduces MGhana-ST, a new speech translation dataset for four low-resource Ghanaian languages, significantly enhancing AI capabilities for African languages. The…
This study rigorously analyzes how the Gemma 4 31B AI model represents African languages, identifying distinct regional and family patterns. It also explores how the model…
A summit in Ghana is pressing for African countries to establish clear accountability for AI-generated content in elections, citing recent instances of AI misuse in Kenya,…
Viamo has launched the 231 Voice Platform in Ghana, offering offline AI access via toll-free phone calls to millions without smartphones or internet. This initiative uses basic…
Standard Bank, Africa's largest bank, is the only African institution in a global consortium of 21 financial players launching a US dollar stablecoin, a move with significant…
Ghanaian startup myAlert is developing a portfolio of AI-powered products, including an adaptive learning platform, a fan concierge, and a document intelligence tool, all built…
Nigerian workers demonstrate exceptional AI literacy, ranking 6th globally, but their employers lag significantly in enterprise AI adoption. This paradox creates a unique…
Ghana's Ministry of Finance is the first government department in the country to fully adopt an AI legal research platform, Eskwai, developed by local company Kwame AI. This…
Lagos-based Intron has unveiled Sahara v2.5, a voice AI system specifically designed to handle code-switching in African languages, a common linguistic pattern across the…
South Africa has been identified as Africa's leader in AI outsourcing readiness, securing the 8th position globally in a new index. This ranking highlights the nation's advanced…
Nigerian HR tech firm SeamlessHR has rebranded as Seamless Technologies, signaling its expansion into AI and financial services to better serve businesses and workers across…
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…
MTN has launched an AI-powered Job Board within its Skills Academy, directly connecting young Africans to employment opportunities by matching skills with vacancies and…
The Accra-based Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST) is offering up to $100,000 in pre-seed investment and extensive training for African AI startup founders.…
Powered by People, a company deeply rooted in Africa, has secured funding to develop AI-driven tools that help African artisans and independent brands access global markets. This…
A former SpaceX executive who led Starlink's expansion in over 20 African countries has joined Terra Industries, a Nigerian autonomous defense systems company. This move is set to…
Terra Industries, a provider of autonomous security systems, has appointed former Starlink Africa Director Ben MacWilliams to lead its global expansion, including the deployment…
Terra Industries, a Nigerian company developing AI-powered drones and surveillance systems, has raised $52 million to expand its manufacturing across Africa. The firm aims to…
Nigerian defence-tech startup Terra Industries has secured Africa's largest seed round at $52 million to scale its AI-powered autonomous security systems. The company is expanding…
Nigerian defence-tech startup Terra Industries has secured $52 million in seed funding, earmarked for expanding its drone manufacturing facility in Ghana. The company aims to…
One Vecta Africa AI Week 2026, set to take place in Accra, Ghana, will serve as a premier platform dedicated to the practical implementation of artificial intelligence across the…
An Indonesian gambling syndicate has infiltrated government websites in 16 African countries, embedding illegal online casino pages to exploit the domains' high search engine…
An African entrepreneur's experience with connectivity issues in South Africa led to the development of a 'small AI' solution for detecting counterfeit medication. This highlights…
