In Brief

Ghana launches AI strategy, with vision for AI-powered society

Accra launches AI strategy targeting 500 billion cedis GDP contribution by 2035

Apr 25 • Carrington Malin

Mauritius launches new National AI Strategy

Ethical AI framework and blueprint for public sector accompany strategy

Apr 15 • Carrington Malin

Nine African cities ranked in IMD Smart City Index 2026

No African city breaks into the global top 100, but the gap is narrowing

Apr 6 • Carrington Malin

Ghana approves $250M AI Hub & National AI Strategy

National AI Strategy set to launch 24th April following Cabinet approval

Apr 3 • Carrington Malin

Abu Dhabi’s Presight signs AI deals with three African nations

Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire & Gabon deals extend Presight’s African presence

Apr 2 • Carrington Malin

Kenya’s Senate orders new AI policy following new AI bill

Kenya debates comprehensive AI regulation as new AI bill proposed

Mar 18 • Carrington Malin

Zimbabwe to put AI at the heart of its economy

A five-year roadmap aims to make Zimbabwe Southern Africa’s AI hub

Mar 15 • Carrington Malin

South African broadcaster's bold leap: interactive AI training on streaming

SABC Plus plus content from Microsoft and tech services by AI startups, young people can become more employable

Feb 26 • Roger Hislop

Kenya AI hub to fund datasets for 50 African languages

Initiative supported by Google.org, FCDO, IDRC and Gates Foundation

Jan 7 • Carrington Malin

UAE commits $1 billion to African AI infrastructure

Abu Dhabi Fund Agency to lead continental AI Development Initiative

Nov 23, 2025 • Carrington Malin

Kenya launches ambitious AI roadmap for digital future

Upcoming African tech hub unveils comprehensive National AI Strategy

Mar 28, 2025 • Carrington Malin

Smart Africa forms Africa AI Council to strengthen digital economy

Smart Africa’s initiative to foster AI-driven transformation

Feb 6, 2025 • Carrington Malin

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