Rwanda Trains Government Digital Officers in AI for Public Sector Modernization
In Rwanda, the Ministry of ICT and Innovation has launched targeted training for chief digital officers across government agencies to strengthen artificial intelligence capacity within the public sector. The initiative…
Rwanda to Test AI-Powered Technology in Clinics
In Rwanda, health authorities are preparing to pilot artificial intelligence tools in more than 50 clinics as part of a broader initiative aimed at improving healthcare delivery and reducing pressure…
Leverage AI to Tackle Nigeria’s Problems, Yusuf Tells Government
In Nigeria, academics are urging stronger adoption of artificial intelligence as a practical tool for addressing long-standing socio-economic and security challenges. At a recent national conference on AI and development,…
Kled AI Removes App from Nigeria Over High Fake Data Rates
In Nigeria, AI data marketplace Kled AI has temporarily withdrawn its application from the local App Store, citing extremely high levels of fraudulent and unusable data submissions from users. The…
Nigeria Deploys AI-Enabled Solar Streetlights in Smart Cities Push
In Nigeria, a new smart infrastructure initiative is integrating artificial intelligence with renewable energy through the deployment of 50,000 solar-powered streetlights that double as distributed AI data nodes. The project,…
Nigeria Urges African Cooperation to Build AI Capacity
In Nigeria, government officials are calling for stronger continental collaboration to develop artificial intelligence infrastructure and reduce dependence on foreign technology platforms. The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has…
NDDC Deploys AI and Drone Technology to Boost Corporate Communications
In Nigeria, the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) is strengthening its communications strategy by training staff in artificial intelligence, drone operations, and digital content production. The initiative is aimed at…
Europe’s AI Race: From Adoption to Infrastructure Power Plays
Across Europe and its neighboring regions, artificial intelligence is rapidly shifting from a software trend into a matter of national infrastructure, economic strategy, and geopolitical positioning. Countries such as Finland…
Journalists Should Use More AI
In an opinion piece, Peter Deselaers argues that journalists in Namibia should engage more actively with artificial intelligence rather than avoid it. He notes that AI is already widely used…
OpenAI Supports U.S.-Led Global AI Governance Proposal Including China
OpenAI has expressed support for forming a U.S.-led global artificial intelligence governance body that could include China, as competition between leading AI powers continues to intensify. The proposal aims to…
