Africa’s AI Revolution: How Technology Could Transform the Continent into a Global Food Powerhouse
Bill Gates envisions AI-powered agricultural advisors turning smallholder farmers into drivers of economic growth Doha, Qatar — In a compelling…
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Nigerian Developer Wins Africa Edtech Hackathon with AI-Powered Debt Solution
Somtochukwu Uzodufa’s innovative approach to tackling Africa’s debt crisis earns top honors at 2025 competition LAGOS, NIGERIA — In a…
West and Central African Governments Adopt Cotonou Declaration
Committing to Three Regional AI Excellence Centers by 2028 and Training 20 Million People in Digital Skills by 2030 COTONOU,…
Nigeria’s Tech Minister Calls on AI Startups to Share Data in Innovation Push
Minister Bosun Tijani seeks comprehensive mapping of country’s emerging AI ecosystem to strengthen support for local innovation ABUJA, Nigeria —…
Guinea Emerges as Africa’s Digital Capital at Historic Transform Africa Summit
Nation Links AI Strategy to Economic Development Goals as Francophone West Africa Hosts Continental Tech Forum for First Time In…
Mukuru and JUMO Launch AI-Powered Fast Loan to Bridge South Africa’s Credit Gap
Johannesburg – In a move set to reshape financial inclusion across South Africa, fintech giants Mukuru and JUMO have partnered…
Meta Spotlights Africa’s AI Trailblazers: Winners of the 2025 Llama Impact Accelerator Unveiled
In a vibrant celebration of homegrown innovation, Meta Platforms Inc. today announced the winners of its inaugural Llama Impact Accelerator…
Meet IRIS: South Africa’s Revolutionary AI Teaching Robot Transforming Education
Multilingual AI tutor promises to bridge educational gaps across the nation DURBAN, South Africa — In a groundbreaking move that…
Kenya’s Elly Savatia Has Won the 2025 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation for His AI-Powered Sign-Language App, Terp 360
Nairobi, Kenya — In a breakthrough moment for accessibility technology in Africa, 24-year-old Kenyan entrepreneur Elly Savatia has been awarded…
Rwanda Becomes Africa’s First AI Scaling Hub After $17.5M Investment
Expanded Gates Foundation commitment positions East African nation at forefront of continental AI innovation Kigali, Rwanda — Rwanda has secured…