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…
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…
