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Gambia hosts UN-linked robotics competition to train youth in AI and food security solutions

The International Telecommunication Union has launched the “Robotics for Good Youth Challenge” in The Gambia, a national qualifying tournament that brings together students aged 10 to 18 to design and…

Gambia launches West Africa’s first AI-powered centre to combat misinformation

The Government of The Gambia has launched a National Misinformation and Disinformation Response Centre, an AI-powered platform designed to detect and respond to false or misleading information circulating online. The…

Morocco’s ABA Technology Launches AI Healthcare Program in Portugal

Morocco’s ABA Technology Group has launched an international initiative called “Fusion AI for the Future of Health” in Portugal, marking its first deployment at the University of Évora. The program…

Mauritius Takes Ethics-First Approach in New National AI Strategy (2025–2029)

Mauritius has introduced its National AI Strategy (2025–2029), positioning itself as one of the first countries in Africa to prioritize governance and ethics alongside AI development. Central to the strategy…

New Subsea Cable Landing Boosts Mauritania’s Digital Connectivity and Global Access

Mauritania has strengthened its digital infrastructure with the landing of a new subsea cable branch in Nouadhibou through the EllaLink submarine cable system, marking a major step in improving the…

Mali Launches National AI and Robotics Forum to Fight Youth Unemployment

Mali has approved the creation of an annual National Artificial Intelligence Forum as part of a broader strategy to tackle rising youth unemployment and strengthen its technology sector. Led by…

Mauritania Adopts National AI Strategy 2024–2029 to Accelerate Digital Transformation

Mauritania has introduced its National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2024–2029, led by the Ministry of Digital Transformation, Innovation and Modernization of Administration, aiming to position the country as a regional player…

Malawi Pushes for Rapid Rollout of One Africa Network at Continental ICT Summit

Malawi has called for the swift implementation of the One Africa Network during the Connected Africa Summit 2026 held in Nairobi, urging African leaders to move beyond policy discussions toward…

Madagascar’s Digital Foundation: Minister Andriamampiadana on Digital Identity, AI, and Africa’s Key Policy Priorities

Madagascar’s Minister of Digital Development, Posts, and Telecommunications, Mahefa Andriamampiadana, has outlined the country’s digital transformation priorities, emphasizing digital identity, artificial intelligence, and digital public infrastructure as key pillars for…

Malawi to Launch First AI-Focused Data Center to Boost Local Computing Power

Malawi is set to establish its first AI-focused micro data center through a new initiative by local technology company Converged Technology Networks, aiming to reduce the country’s reliance on foreign-hosted…