Google Launches Open Speech Dataset to Expand AI for African Languages
Google, working with research institutions across Africa, has introduced WAXAL, an open-access speech dataset designed to improve artificial intelligence technologies…
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U.S. to Launch Digital, AI Skills Training Program in Burkina Faso in 2026
The United States plans to launch a training program focused on digitalization and artificial intelligence in Burkina Faso in 2026,…
Egypt’s Central Bank Launches First AI Diploma for Banking Sector
The Central Bank of Egypt has signed a memorandum of understanding to launch the country’s first specialized diploma in artificial…
Liberian-Built AI Startup Reaches Semifinals of Harvard Innovation Challenge
A Liberian-built artificial intelligence venture is gaining international recognition for helping governments and public institutions deploy advanced AI systems while…
Egypt’s Dar al-Ifta Bans Use of AI Tools Like ChatGPT for Interpreting the Quran
Cairo-based Dar al-Ifta al-Misriyyah, Egypt’s official Islamic advisory and judicial authority, has issued a fatwa prohibiting the use of artificial…
Ethiopia to Deploy AI System to Fight Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing
The Ethiopian Artificial Intelligence Institute has signed an agreement with the Financial Intelligence Service to develop an artificial intelligence system…
DRC Unveils $8.7 Billion Digital Plan to Expand Connectivity and AI Skills by 2030
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is rolling out an $8.7 billion digital transformation plan aimed at expanding connectivity, modernizing…
Egypt Launches AI-Powered Unified Digital Platforms to Streamline Investment and Trade
Egypt is advancing its digital infrastructure and using artificial intelligence to strengthen its position as a regional hub for investment…
Microsoft South Africa, SABC Partner to Deliver AI and Digital Skills Training via SABC Plus
Microsoft South Africa and the South African Broadcasting Corporation announced plans to expand access to artificial intelligence fluency and digital…
Knot Launches AI-Powered Ticketing Platform to Tackle Fraud and Resale Losses
Knot Technologie has developed an online ticketing platform that uses artificial intelligence to modernize traditional ticketing systems, which organizers often…