Egypt Emerges as Africa’s Most AI-Ready Economy
Egypt has emerged as Africa’s most AI-ready country according to the latest Government AI Readiness Index compiled by Oxford Insights. The ranking evaluates nearly two hundred countries globally based on…
Morocco Targets $10 Billion AI Contribution to GDP
Morocco is seeking to significantly expand its artificial-intelligence economy, with policymakers estimating that AI could contribute approximately $10 billion to national GDP by 2030. Government officials believe artificial intelligence could…
Research Highlights Gaps in AI Readiness Across Southern Africa
New research examining artificial-intelligence readiness across sub-Saharan Africa highlights large disparities between countries in terms of infrastructure, education and policy frameworks. The study compares multiple nations using indicators such as…
Study Shows Uneven AI Capacity Across Sub-Saharan Economies
Zambia is among the countries identified as having emerging but still limited artificial-intelligence readiness according to a comparative analysis of AI development across sub-Saharan Africa. The study examines how factors…
Papua New Guinea Moves Toward AI-Driven Government Decision Systems
Papua New Guinea is beginning an ambitious shift toward embedding artificial intelligence within government decision-making processes. Prime Minister James Marape has announced that 2026 will mark the beginning of a…
Malaysia Launches National Artificial Intelligence Office
Malaysia has launched a National Artificial Intelligence Office tasked with coordinating the country’s AI policies, regulations and development strategies. The new agency will oversee initiatives designed to encourage AI adoption…
Qatar Invests in Artificial Intelligence Research and Education
Qatar is expanding artificial intelligence education and research through partnerships between universities and government institutions. New AI programs are being introduced in higher education to train engineers and data scientists…
Telecom Expansion Drives AI Adoption Across Africa
Artificial intelligence adoption across Africa is increasingly tied to expanding digital infrastructure, particularly mobile networks and broadband connectivity. Telecommunications companies are investing heavily in data services and digital platforms that…
Fiji Advances Digital Transformation Strategy With UNESCO Support
Fiji is advancing a national digital transformation strategy with support from UNESCO aimed at strengthening technological capacity and preparing the country for emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence. The initiative…
AI Healthcare Research Expands Across African Universities
Researchers across several African universities are exploring how machine-learning models can improve medical diagnostics while protecting patient privacy. One promising technique involves federated learning, which allows hospitals to train AI…
