US Ambassador remarks at AI event — MICT Innovation Hub Kampala
At an AI-focused event in Kampala, U.S. Ambassador William W. Popp highlighted growing cooperation between the United States and Uganda in artificial intelligence, innovation, and digital economic development. The discussion…
Zimbabwe launches its National AI Strategy 2026–2030 — overview and analysis
Zimbabwe National Artificial Intelligence Strategy was officially launched in March 2026 as a five-year national plan to integrate artificial intelligence into Zimbabwe’s economy, governance, and public services. The strategy is…
Egypt Advances National AI Strategy and Digital Governance Reforms
Egypt has approved a new set of executive measures to accelerate its national artificial intelligence strategy and strengthen digital governance across public institutions. The announcement came during the first meeting…
African Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (AOAI) 2026 — Sousse, Tunisia
The African Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (AOAI) will take place in Sousse, Tunisia, from April 9 to 12, 2026, bringing together high-school students, mentors, and national coordinators from across the…
AI Hub for Development — supporting AI capacity across developing nations
The AI Hub for Sustainable Development, endorsed by G7 leaders and aligned with the African Union’s AI strategy, has been launched to deepen global cooperation and support Africa’s emerging artificial…
Google Expands AI Search Tools to 13 African Languages
Google has expanded its AI Overviews and AI Mode features to support 13 African languages, alongside English, enabling more users across the continent to access AI-powered search in their native…
Tunisia and Algeria build digital platform to accelerate AI research collaboration
Tunisia and Algeria have launched a shared digital platform designed to accelerate artificial intelligence research and strengthen academic cooperation between the two countries. Announced at an international forum on emerging…
Middle East and Africa Push Toward “Sovereign AI” and Regional Digital Independence
Across the Middle East and Africa, 2026 has marked a shift from being mainly consumers of artificial intelligence to actively building and controlling AI systems. At the Ai Everything MEA…
Ghana Approves $250 Million AI Hub to Accelerate Digital Economy Growth
Ghana has approved a $250 million investment to establish a national artificial intelligence computing centre aimed at strengthening research, innovation, and deployment of AI technologies across key sectors. The initiative,…
Ghana to roll out national AI strategy on April 24 — $250 million AI centre approved
Ghana is set to roll out its national Artificial Intelligence strategy on April 24, 2026, following Cabinet approval, in a major push to accelerate digital transformation and innovation across key…
