South Africa Highlights AI in National Digital Transformation Agenda
South Africa’s government has emphasized artificial intelligence as part of a broader national digital transformation strategy. In the country’s 2026 State of the Nation Address, President Cyril Ramaphosa highlighted initiatives…
Nigeria Sees Rising Use of AI Chatbots for Mental Health Support
Artificial intelligence chatbots are emerging as an unconventional but increasingly popular mental-health support tool in Nigeria. With only a few hundred psychiatrists serving a population of more than 200 million…
Kenya Hosts Nairobi AI Forum to Accelerate AI Adoption
Kenya hosted the Nairobi AI Forum, an international event bringing together policymakers, researchers and technology investors to accelerate artificial intelligence adoption across Africa. The forum focused on building AI infrastructure,…
Pakistan Expands Artificial Intelligence Ambitions
Pakistan is exploring ways to expand artificial intelligence development as part of its broader digital transformation agenda. Policymakers have proposed increasing investment in AI research, supporting technology startups and strengthening…
AI Market in Africa Expected to Triple by 2030
Analysts studying Africa’s digital economy say the continent’s artificial-intelligence market could grow rapidly over the next decade. Research cited in policy discussions suggests that the African AI market may expand…
Rwanda Pilots AI-Assisted Clinical Decision Systems
Rwanda has become one of the first African countries to pilot artificial-intelligence-assisted clinical decision tools across primary healthcare facilities. The program is part of a broader initiative supported by the…
Rwanda Pilots AI Tools to Support Medical Decision-Making
Rwanda is testing artificial intelligence systems designed to support healthcare workers in primary clinics across the country. A new initiative funded by the Gates Foundation and OpenAI will introduce AI-powered…
AI Health Initiative Targets Thousands of Clinics Across Africa
A major new initiative backed by the Gates Foundation and OpenAI aims to deploy artificial intelligence tools across hundreds of healthcare facilities in Africa. The program is designed to address…
AI and Drone Systems Transform Wildlife Monitoring
Botswana is increasingly using artificial intelligence and drone technology to strengthen wildlife monitoring across its vast conservation areas. Researchers working in the Okavango region are experimenting with systems that combine…
Central Asia Slowly Expands Artificial Intelligence Adoption
Artificial intelligence adoption across Central Asia remains uneven but is gradually expanding. Kazakhstan currently leads the region in generative AI usage, while countries such as Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan report…
