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Nigerian founder Juliet Chinenye Duru has developed two AI-powered tools, AgriAI and NaijaLearn-AI, specifically tailored to address critical challenges in Nigeria's agricultural…
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…
Anchor, an African banking and payments infrastructure company, has launched one of the continent's first Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers. This innovation allows AI agents to…
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…
Researchers have developed TTSYoruba, an advanced text-to-speech system specifically for the Yoruba language, a major language spoken across West Africa. This innovation addresses…
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…
The Durban University of Technology hosted the first African DataScientia International Symposium, launching a continental Living Lab focused on "Diversity-Aware Sovereign AI."…
Zipline, an AI robotic infrastructure company, plans to expand its drone-based medical delivery network across Nigeria, aiming to reach up to 100 million people. This national…
A survey of 277 banking executives across 37 African countries reveals that while investment in AI is soaring, many institutions are failing to measure its return on investment.…
Artificial intelligence tools are proliferating across African health supply chains, automating key processes from procurement to fraud detection. However, new research warns that…
A new trend in African AI acquisitions sees local startups attracting buyers for their unique contextual understanding and culturally tuned solutions. Companies like Nigeria's…
The Bosun Tijani Foundation's Gen AI Fellowship is expanding its program to equip young Nigerians with advanced generative AI development skills. This initiative is a critical…
Lagos-based Handymesh is leveraging AI to formalize Nigeria's vast informal artisan economy, which is a multi-billion dollar market. Its AI-driven Meshbot assistant streamlines…
Nigeria's President has ordered an investigation into tech giants like Google, Meta, and X, specifically targeting their use of Nigerian news content for training generative AI…
Nigeria's consumer protection watchdog is investigating major tech and AI firms operating in the country, prompted by local media organizations' allegations of unauthorized use of…
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…
SchoolTry, an EdTech platform founded by a Nigerian, is actively operating in Nigeria, Kenya, Cameroon, and Burkina Faso, aiming to digitize African education. The company is…
Kola Aina, Founding Partner of Africa's prominent early-stage venture fund Ventures Platform, shared his insights at an AI summit in Lagos, Nigeria, arguing the current AI boom is…
African stock exchanges are actively working to attract tech companies, including those leveraging AI, to list on local bourses. This push aims to connect African innovation with…
Cascador, an African accelerator, has invested $5 million into seven growth-stage startups, with Indigenius AI being a notable recipient of equity funding and an innovation prize.…
African nations, particularly Nigeria and Kenya, are increasingly deploying advanced technologies, including AI-powered cameras and automated alert systems, to combat a severe…
Wakamedics, an African health tech startup, is integrating AI with telemedicine and diagnostics to make fertility care more accessible across the continent. Founded by Dr.…
OPay, a leading Nigerian fintech, processes over 100 million daily transactions, leveraging this data to create a real-time intelligence layer. This capability allows the company…
