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Tunisia and Algeria Launch Joint Digital Platform to Accelerate AI Research Collaboration

Today at 16:56 PM, via iAfrica

Tunisia and Algeria have launched a shared digital platform designed to accelerate collaboration in artificial intelligence research, connecting universities, research laboratories and institutions across both countries through common digital tools. The platform was announced by Moez Chafra, president of the University of Tunis El Manar, at the second International Forum on Emerging and...

Mozambican AI Researcher Named Among UNESCO’s Top 10 Young Scientists

Today at 16:54 PM, via iAfrica

A Mozambican researcher has been named among the world’s top 10 young scientists by UNESCO, marking a significant milestone for the country’s scientific community and highlighting the growing contribution of African researchers to global innovation. Alexandre de Fátima Cobre was recognized for his work applying artificial intelligence to improve diagnostics and healthcare delivery — a […]

Uganda Signs AI and Digital Skills Deal With Chinese Foundation Targeting 50,000 Youths

Today at 16:50 PM, via iAfrica

Uganda’s Ministry of ICT and National Guidance has signed a three-year memorandum of understanding with the United Nations Health Industry Foundation, based in Hangzhou, China, and the Prince Kimbugwe Foundation, with a target of equipping at least 50,000 Ugandan youths with digital and artificial intelligence skills. The agreement, signed at the ministry’s offices, rests on […]

UN Economic Commission Urges African Nations to Tap Pension Funds and Sovereign Wealth to Build AI Infrastructure

Today at 16:46 PM, via iAfrica

African nations should borrow, increase domestic revenue collection and tap pension and sovereign wealth funds to develop the infrastructure needed to benefit from the global AI boom, the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa said in a report released Thursday. The report, released at a meeting of African finance ministers in Morocco, warned that the […]

Kenya Pitches Renewable Energy Edge and Regulatory Reform as Path to Becoming Africa’s AI Hub

Today at 16:43 PM, via iAfrica

Kenya is making a strategic push to establish itself as Africa’s premier artificial intelligence investment destination, with government officials, investors and ecosystem leaders outlining a comprehensive approach at a high-level roundtable held during the Kenya International Investment Conference 2026 in Nairobi. Organized by the Office of the Special Envoy on Technology and KenInvest in...

Mozambique Appoints Head of New Digital Transformation Agency as Country Intensifies Tech Push

Today at 16:40 PM, via iAfrica

Mozambique has appointed Adilson dos Santos Cousin Gomes as chairman of the board of its newly established Digital Transformation and Innovation Agency, known by its Portuguese acronym ATDI, as the government accelerates a sweeping digital modernization agenda. The appointment was announced this week, days after the agency was created by government decree earlier this month. […]

President wishes Christian community well for Easter

Today at 16:08 PM, via SAnews

President wishes Christian community well for Easter

President Cyril Ramaphosa has sent his well wishes to South Africa’s Christian community during the Easter weekend. 

“For South Africa’s diverse Christian denominations and for Christians around the world, the Resurrection of Christ serves as a powerful call to personal renewal; and is an integral part of faith. This timeless...

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