Ethiopia Bets Big on Artificial Intelligence With Launch of Medemer AI University
In a move that could reshape Africa’s artificial intelligence landscape, Ethiopia has announced plans to establish one of the continent’s…
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South Africa’s Languages Finally Get a Seat at the AI Table
A team of researchers at the University of Cape Town has built MzansiLM: the first publicly available AI language model…
Orange Accelerates AI Push in Africa with Local Language Models and Digital Inclusion Drive
French telecommunications giant Orange has announced a major expansion of its artificial intelligence and digital inclusion strategy across Africa, unveiling…
Kenya Launches AI for Disability Project to Drive Inclusive Digital Transformation
The Kenyan government has unveiled a major artificial intelligence initiative aimed at improving digital accessibility and empowering persons with disabilities…
NITDA Issues Delayed Security Alert on Vercel Breach Linked to Third-Party AI Tool Compromise
Abuja, Nigeria – May 9, 2026 Nigeria’s National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) issued a public security alert on May…
When AI Writes AI Policy: South Africa’s Hallucinated Citations Scandal
The bitter irony of artificial intelligence undermining the very policy meant to govern it In a deeply embarrassing turn of…
Africa at a Crossroads: UN Urges Bold Infrastructure Investment to Capture AI Revolution
The continent risks becoming a consumer rather than creator of AI-driven value unless urgent action is taken on data centers,…
Ghana Launches Ambitious $45 Billion AI Strategy
Nation Unveils 10-Year Vision for Human-Centered, Localized Artificial Intelligence In a landmark moment for West Africa’s technological advancement, Ghana officially…
Morocco Champions African AI Sovereignty Amid Growing Security and Data Concerns
Rabat — In a high-stakes address to the African Union Peace and Security Council on Thursday, Morocco’s Foreign Minister Nasser…
South Africa Unveils Ambitious Draft AI Policy, Eyes Continental Leadership
JOHANNESBURG — South Africa has released its draft National Artificial Intelligence Policy for public comment, marking a decisive shift from…