Ghanaian AI Startup Aya Data Raises $1.8M to Revolutionize Agriculture and Language Tech Across Africa
In a significant boost for Africa’s burgeoning AI sector, Ghana-based startup Aya Data has secured a total of $1.8 million…
African Countries Face Growing Calls for Comprehensive AI Policies
Across Africa, governments, technology experts, and civil society groups are intensifying calls for comprehensive artificial intelligence (AI) policies to guide…
OpenAI Unveils Prism: A Free AI Workspace Revolutionizing Scientific Research
January 28, 2026 – Lagos, Nigeria In a significant advancement for the intersection of artificial intelligence and scientific inquiry, OpenAI…
Nigeria Advances Toward Landmark AI Regulatory Bill, Set for Approval by March 2026
In a move poised to position Nigeria as a pioneer in artificial intelligence governance on the African continent, the National…
Egypt to Host Region’s First Dedicated AI Summit in Historic Move
Cairo set to become AI hub as AI Everything Middle East & Africa 2026 brings global tech leaders to Egyptian…
Chinese Tech Giants Fuel Africa’s AI Revolution with Open-Source Models for Affordable Innovation
Chinese firms are accelerating the adoption of open-source AI models across Africa, providing startups and innovation hubs with powerful, low-cost…
African Businesses Under Siege: AI-Powered Cyber Threats Outpace Corporate Defenses
A new BCG report reveals that nearly 60% of African firms have been targeted by AI-enabled cyberattacks, yet only 3%…
AI Poised to Revolutionize Global Trade: WTO Report Projects 40% Boost by 2040 with Equitable Adoption
Davos, Switzerland – January 25, 2026 Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to dramatically reshape the global economy, potentially increasing…
Palantir Co-Founder Backs Nigerian Defense Startup in Major Bet on African Security Tech
Silicon Valley billionaire Joe Lonsdale leads $11.75 million investment in Terra Industries as African defense technology emerges from the shadows…
Sovereign AI Emerges as Africa’s Next Critical Phase in the Global Tech Race
As artificial intelligence reshapes economies worldwide, Africa stands at a pivotal crossroads. Experts and innovators are increasingly framing sovereign AI…