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Global AI Summit on Africa

Highlights from the Inaugural Global AI Summit on Africa Held in Kigali

​The Inaugural Global AI Summit on Africa occurred in Kigali on April 3, 2025. This landmark event convened policymakers, industry leaders, and AI experts to explore the transformative potential of artificial intelligence across the African continent. Discussions centred on leveraging AI to drive economic growth, enhance public services, and address unique regional challenges. The summit…

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AI in Africa

Kigali to Host Global AI Summit Exploring Africa’s $2.9 Trillion Opportunity by 2030

Kigali Hosts Landmark Global AI Summit to Shape Africa's Digital Future By 2030, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is projected to add over $2.9 trillion to Africa's economy. To explore and accelerate this transformation, the Global AI Summit on Africa will take place in Kigali, Rwanda, gathering international leaders, innovators, investors, and policymakers for a pivotal conversation…

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Rwanda digital transformation strategy

Rwanda’s ICT Minister Sets Strategic Digital Priorities for the Next Five Years

Paula Ingabire, Rwanda's Minister of ICT and Innovation, has unveiled the national digital priorities for the next five years, aligning with the second phase of the National Strategy for Transformation (NST2). This strategic roadmap is designed to accelerate digital transformation, boost innovation, and foster inclusive digital growth across the country. Building on NST1's successes, Rwanda's…

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China-Africa Cooperation: Driving Digital Transformation at FOCAC 2024

China-Africa digital cooperation

The 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit, scheduled in Beijing, will bring Chinese and African leaders together to discuss critical issues like trade, investment, and social development. A significant highlight of the summit is the growing cooperation in digital technology, which has become an essential driver of economic growth in Africa over the past…

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Continental Artificial Intelligence Strategy

The African Union’s AI Strategy: A Game Changer for Innovation and Growth in Africa

The recent endorsement of the "Continental Artificial Intelligence Strategy" by the African Union's Executive Council is a significant step towards accelerating AI adoption across Africa. This transformative plan is designed to foster innovation and drive economic growth by integrating AI into public and private sectors within member states. The urgency of this initiative is underscored…

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AI in Africa

Africa Embraces AI with “Rabat Consensus” at High-Level Forum

The first African high-level forum on Artificial Intelligence (AI) concluded on Wednesday in Sale, northwestern Morocco, with a significant milestone- adopting the 'Rabat Consensus'. This consensus, a comprehensive framework for AI application in Africa, holds the potential to shape the future of AI development on the continent. The 'AI Technology: A Lever for Development in…

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