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The Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA) has launched a Regional AI Network of Universities and a 2026-2031 Strategic Plan in Nairobi. This initiative aims to…
COMESA is convening a crucial consultation in Kigali, Rwanda, to develop a regional Artificial Intelligence strategy and a Digital Inclusion strategy for Eastern and Southern…
INTERPOL's latest report indicates that 55% of cybercrimes in Africa are now AI-enabled, causing financial losses to more than double to $484 million. The continent's existing…
South Africa's recent withdrawal of its draft national AI policy has resulted in its exclusion from the World Bank's global map of countries with AI strategies. This policy gap is…
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…
The Boston Consulting Group warns that Africa risks becoming a 'digital colony' by supplying raw data for foreign AI models and then paying to access those technologies. The…
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,…
AI chatbots are proving to be a critical tool for community health workers in rural Rwanda, where they significantly improve diagnostic capabilities in areas lacking doctors. This…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warns that sub-Saharan Africa's potential economic gains from AI are severely constrained by inadequate electricity and digital…
Rwanda and Egypt are set to draft an AI cooperation agreement, aiming to launch pilot projects across key sectors and foster knowledge transfer between their institutions. This…
Rwandan President Paul Kagame has co-launched the AI for Good Global Commission, an initiative focused on ensuring developing countries, including those in Africa, play a pivotal…
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…
Rwandan President Paul Kagame called for African nations to become builders and deployers of AI at scale, not just consumers, at the UN AI for Good Global Summit. He also…
Africa has secured eight seats on the new AI for Good Global Commission, with Rwandan President Paul Kagame co-chairing. This significant representation ensures African voices are…
Africa has secured eight foundational seats on the new AI for Good Global Commission, ensuring the continent's direct involvement in shaping global AI governance. This significant…
Rwanda and Egypt have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance cooperation in artificial intelligence and digital transformation, aiming to advance Africa's digital…
Africa has secured eight significant positions on the new AI for Good Global Commission, including a co-chair role for Rwandan President Paul Kagame. This strong representation…
This article delves into how African nations can assert sovereignty over AI technologies and data, critically analyzing existing partnerships and continental initiatives. It…
African leaders and tech experts are pushing for the continent to play a central, proactive role in shaping global AI governance frameworks. This includes advocating for policies…
The World Bank highlights Africa's critical demographic shift and severe learning crisis, advocating for AI-enabled EdTech as a crucial tool to empower the next generation. The…
African leaders are asserting the continent's critical role in shaping global artificial intelligence governance, with Rwandan President Paul Kagame co-chairing the newly launched…
Rwandan President Paul Kagame is co-chairing the new AI for Good Global Commission, a significant step that places Africa in a leadership role for global AI governance. The…
Craydel, an AI-powered platform dedicated to helping African students access international education, has launched in Ghana, making it the eighth African country where the company…
