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AI: Namibia’s New Strategic Tool for National Progress

In Namibia, stakeholders from economics, technology, and policy sectors are increasingly viewing artificial intelligence as a key driver of national development. A recent public lecture hosted by the Economic Association…

Mozambique Establishes National AI Commission and Digital Transformation Agency to Modernize Governance

In Mozambique, the government has launched two major institutions to accelerate digital modernization: the Digital Transformation and Innovation Agency (ATDI) and a National Commission for Artificial Intelligence. The announcement followed…

Mozambique Explores AI to Strengthen Electoral Systems

In Mozambique, election stakeholders are increasingly exploring the role of artificial intelligence in improving electoral administration and democratic processes. AI tools are being considered to enhance voter registration systems, streamline…

Mozambique President Praises Ethiopian AI Institute as Model for Africa’s Digital Future

Mozambique’s President Daniel Francisco Chapo has praised the Ethiopian Artificial Intelligence Institute (EAII), calling it a symbol of hope for Africa’s digital future during an official visit to Addis Ababa.…

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…

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,…

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…

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In Nigeria, AI data marketplace Kled AI has temporarily withdrawn its application from the local App Store, citing extremely high levels of fraudulent and unusable data submissions from users.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…

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…

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…