Mauritius Takes Ethics-First Approach in New National AI Strategy (2025–2029)
Mauritius has introduced its National AI Strategy (2025–2029), positioning itself as one of the first countries in Africa to prioritize governance and ethics alongside AI development. Central to the strategy…
Mali Launches National AI and Robotics Forum to Fight Youth Unemployment
Mali has approved the creation of an annual National Artificial Intelligence Forum as part of a broader strategy to tackle rising youth unemployment and strengthen its technology sector. Led by…
Mauritania Adopts National AI Strategy 2024–2029 to Accelerate Digital Transformation
Mauritania has introduced its National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2024–2029, led by the Ministry of Digital Transformation, Innovation and Modernization of Administration, aiming to position the country as a regional player…
Malawi Pushes for Rapid Rollout of One Africa Network at Continental ICT Summit
Malawi has called for the swift implementation of the One Africa Network during the Connected Africa Summit 2026 held in Nairobi, urging African leaders to move beyond policy discussions toward…
Madagascar’s Digital Foundation: Minister Andriamampiadana on Digital Identity, AI, and Africa’s Key Policy Priorities
Madagascar’s Minister of Digital Development, Posts, and Telecommunications, Mahefa Andriamampiadana, has outlined the country’s digital transformation priorities, emphasizing digital identity, artificial intelligence, and digital public infrastructure as key pillars for…
Malawi to Launch First AI-Focused Data Center to Boost Local Computing Power
Malawi is set to establish its first AI-focused micro data center through a new initiative by local technology company Converged Technology Networks, aiming to reduce the country’s reliance on foreign-hosted…
Libya’s Almadar Aljadid Deploys AI Chatbot in Arabic, English and Libyan Dialect
Libyan telecom operator Almadar Aljadid has partnered with Egypt-based AI developer WideBot to launch a conversational AI chatbot designed to improve customer service across Messenger and web platforms. The AI…
Government Moves to Strengthen Digital Innovation, Global AI Participation
The Government of Lesotho is stepping up efforts to boost digital innovation and expand its participation in global technology and artificial intelligence initiatives, according to the Ministry of Information, Communication,…
Ethiopia and Liberia Sign MoUs on Education, AI and Technology to Deepen Bilateral Cooperation
Ethiopia and Liberia have strengthened bilateral relations through the signing of new Memoranda of Understanding focused on education, artificial intelligence, science, and technology. The agreements were signed following high-level talks…
Meta in row after workers who say they saw smart glasses users having sex lose jobs
Meta is facing renewed scrutiny over its AI data training practices after ending a contract with outsourcing firm Sama, resulting in more than 1,100 job losses in Kenya, shortly after…
