East Africa Adopts Open Research Framework in Landmark AI Declaration
East African nations have adopted a new Artificial Intelligence declaration that integrates proposals to build an open, African-led research ecosystem aimed at supporting innovation and equitable development. The agreement, endorsed…
EAC launches regional multi-million AI fund to drive economic growth
The East African Community (EAC) has launched a regional Artificial Intelligence technologies fund aimed at turning member states from digital consumers into active producers of AI-driven solutions. Announced at the…
Kenya’s Ambition to Become Africa’s AI Investment Powerhouse Gains Momentum
Kenya is positioning itself as a leading hub for artificial intelligence investment in Africa through a coordinated national strategy focused on innovation, infrastructure, and talent development. At the Kenya International…
East Africa to Host Landmark AI Conference in Kigali to Shape Regional Digital Future
East Africa is preparing to host a major artificial intelligence conference in Kigali, Rwanda, bringing together policymakers, researchers, and industry leaders to advance the region’s digital transformation agenda. The 4th…
Nigeria leads African AI surveillance spending at $470 million
Nigeria has become Africa’s largest investor in AI-powered surveillance systems, spending over $470 million out of a continental total of about $2.1 billion, according to a 2026 report by the…
Tinubu orders deployment of AI-enabled cameras in Plateau State
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the deployment of over 5,000 AI-enabled surveillance cameras across Plateau State as part of a new security overhaul aimed at preventing further violent attacks. The…
South Africa’s draft national AI policy — critical analysis
South Africa’s Draft National AI Policy is described as one of the most ambitious AI governance frameworks in Africa, proposing multiple institutions including an AI Commission, Ethics Board, Regulatory Authority,…
South Africa Unveils Draft AI Policy with New Institutions and Investment Push
South Africa has released a draft national artificial intelligence policy aimed at accelerating AI adoption while strengthening governance, ethics, and economic inclusion. Published by the Department of Communications and Digital…
South Africa’s new AI policy bets on decentralised control
South Africa is adopting a decentralized and flexible approach to artificial intelligence governance, prioritizing coordination over a single centralized regulator. The draft AI policy, published for public comment in April…
GITEX Africa Morocco: 1,450 exhibitors and startups as Marrakech sharpens focus on AI
GITEX Africa 2026 in Marrakech will bring together over 1,450 exhibitors and startups from more than 130 countries, making it the continent’s largest tech and startup gathering. The event, running…
