Libya’s Almadar Aljadid Deploys AI Chatbot in Arabic, English and Libyan Dialect
Libyan telecom operator Almadar Aljadid has partnered with Egypt-based AI developer WideBot to launch a conversational AI chatbot designed to improve customer service across Messenger and web platforms. The AI…
Government Moves to Strengthen Digital Innovation, Global AI Participation
The Government of Lesotho is stepping up efforts to boost digital innovation and expand its participation in global technology and artificial intelligence initiatives, according to the Ministry of Information, Communication,…
Ethiopia and Liberia Sign MoUs on Education, AI and Technology to Deepen Bilateral Cooperation
Ethiopia and Liberia have strengthened bilateral relations through the signing of new Memoranda of Understanding focused on education, artificial intelligence, science, and technology. The agreements were signed following high-level talks…
Meta in row after workers who say they saw smart glasses users having sex lose jobs
Meta is facing renewed scrutiny over its AI data training practices after ending a contract with outsourcing firm Sama, resulting in more than 1,100 job losses in Kenya, shortly after…
Kenya Launches AI for Disability Project With Huawei to Drive Inclusive Digital Transformation
Kenya’s Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy has launched the Kenya AI for Disability Project in partnership with Huawei and several local and international ecosystem partners to promote…
Flaws in Kenya’s AI-driven health reforms driving up costs for the poorest
An investigation has found that an AI-based system used in Kenya’s new healthcare reform is systematically overcharging poorer citizens while underestimating contributions from wealthier households, raising concerns about fairness and…
Côte d’Ivoire Launches AI Chatbot to Improve Access to Public Services
Côte d’Ivoire has introduced EMY 101, an artificial intelligence-powered chatbot designed to simplify access to government services and information as part of its digital transformation agenda. The tool is accessible…
Angola Highlights Artificial Intelligence as a Driver of Economic Growth
Angola’s government has emphasized the growing role of artificial intelligence in supporting national development and economic expansion. Speaking at the Angola Digital Forum in Luanda, officials from the Ministry of…
Africa’s AI Transformation Accelerates Across Governance, Economy, and Society
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping Africa, as governments, businesses, and institutions deploy it to modernize governance, boost economic development, and expand digital services. Countries such as Egypt, Ethiopia, Burundi, and…
AI-Powered Biodiversity Monitoring Tested in Gabon Mining Rehabilitation Sites
A new environmental innovation trial in Gabon is demonstrating how artificial intelligence can support biodiversity protection and ecosystem recovery in post-mining landscapes. The project, developed by start-ups Mozaic Earth and…
