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A pan-African initiative, the Science Granting Councils Initiative (SGCI), has announced CA$12 million in research funding with a significant focus on Artificial Intelligence and…
The third Innovate Africa Challenge, a joint effort by FAO and Smart Africa, is pushing to deploy proven AI solutions for climate-smart agriculture across the continent. This…
A Ghanaian developer has created Steward Vision Assistant, an AI-powered platform tailored for visually impaired African users, addressing the limitations of imported assistive…
Ghana is launching a continental AI hackathon in Accra to move Africa beyond theoretical AI strategies to practical, implementable solutions. The event will bring together over…
DONDO is an open-source AI project providing automatic speech recognition models specifically for twenty-seven African language varieties across six countries. These models aim to…
Google has launched an Africa Applied AI Lab in Ghana, inviting entrepreneurs and researchers from across the continent to apply. The program aims to support the development of AI…
The IMF projects that artificial intelligence could elevate Sub-Saharan Africa's economic output by 4% over the next decade, provided governments invest in electricity, broadband,…
DONDO is an open-source initiative providing new AI-powered automatic speech recognition models specifically for twenty-seven African language varieties across Ghana, Sierra…
A recent report on the State of Tech in Africa reveals that AI adoption is a significant factor in industry restructuring and layoffs, while also presenting new opportunities for…
Bloomberg's latest list of African startups to watch highlights several innovative companies leveraging artificial intelligence to address critical challenges across the…
Nigeria boasts one of the world's most AI-literate workforces, ranking sixth globally for talent, but its businesses are significantly slower in adopting AI, creating the widest…
A new IMF report suggests that a rapid embrace of AI could elevate Africa's GDP by 4% over the next decade, a twenty-fold increase compared to current adoption trajectories. It…
Artificial intelligence tools are proliferating across African health supply chains, automating key processes from procurement to fraud detection. However, new research warns that…
Ghana is proactively developing its legal and policy frameworks to govern artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies. This initiative, highlighted by government…
Africa has secured a stronger voice in global AI governance through increased representation in key international bodies and initiatives, reflecting its growing role in shaping…
African agriculture struggles with underfinancing primarily due to a lack of reliable data, hindering investment. Digital agriculture platforms are emerging as a key solution,…
AI is rapidly integrating into music production in Kampala, Uganda, offering artists unprecedented speed and efficiency but also sparking critical debates about artistic…
TFY, a UK-based AI-powered workforce management platform, is strategically expanding its operations across Africa, already active in Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, and Ghana. The…
Kenya and France are advancing an initiative to establish AI clusters across six African countries, including Kenya, Benin, Ghana, Morocco, Egypt, and South Africa. This program…
Google is significantly expanding its presence in Africa with new investments, including the establishment of Africa's first Applied AI Lab in Accra, Ghana, to support local…
Ghana is set to integrate artificial intelligence, robotics, and coding into its basic education curriculum, thanks to a $28 million commitment from South Korea. This six-year…
Renew Capital, a pan-African investment firm, is championing data-driven embedded finance by backing 15 startups from 10 African countries. These companies will leverage…
This article delves into how African nations can assert sovereignty over AI technologies and data, critically analyzing existing partnerships and continental initiatives. It…
Google is making substantial investments in AI and cloud infrastructure across Africa, launching new initiatives like an Applied AI Lab in Ghana and a Digital Exchange Port in…
