Spotlight | Africa
Africa's ambitions at Paris Artificial Intelligence summit

Africa
In Tel Aviv, Google seeks to uncover future African talent in artificial intelligence

After announcing the creation of an investment fund dedicated to artificial intelligence on the continent, American giant Google is now looking for candidates to benefit from it.

The New Guard
Burkina Faso, Madagascar, Burundi

Every Wednesday, Africa Intelligence spotlights a new generation of movers and shakers in business and politics.

Burkina FasoKassoum Traoré, running the online strategy of his older brother… the president

MadagascarReboza Mahefa, an architect with an international agenda

Burundi Willy Eloge Kaneza, journalist and long-term advocate for press rights

Kenya
Start-up Amini working on its own AI infrastructure

After raising $4m in its first round of funding in 2023, the company launched by Kate Kallot is preparing to build a dedicated AI computing infrastructure in Kenya.

Palace Intrigues
Paul Kagame, Romi Bhatia, Abdel Fattah al-Sissi

Intrigues big and small... Every Thursday, Africa Intelligence takes a peek into the corridors of power in Africa and beyond.

DRC-FranceÉlysée and foreign ministry bid to postpone Solidarité Congo concert

MoroccoRomi Bhatia takes a plane ride

EgyptMacron due in Cairo on 7 April

The New Guard
Libya, Somalia, South Africa

Every Wednesday, Africa Intelligence spotlights a new generation of movers and shakers in business and politics.

LibyaAhmed Albibas, civil rights champion

SomaliaFathi Bashe, youth ambassador for the Horn of Africa

South AfricaMqokeleli Gomba, chief engineer at Richards Bay

Africa
AU and EU strengthen ties for year ahead

Each with a new commission, the African Union and European Union plan to relaunch their cooperation this year, which has been hampered by the conflict in Ukraine. The key moment will be a heads of state summit in October or November.

Chad
Mahamat Idriss Déby lobbies hard for his AU Commission candidate

The president is using all his diplomatic resources to try to secure the post of Commissioner for Economic Development at the African Union for his personal choice: Amine Idriss Adoum. He's aiming to rally the Central African states behind this sole candidate.

Nigeria
Digital Economy Minister Bosun Tijani has plans for an African summit on AI

Minister of Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, is making plans for an African summit on artificial intelligence with Nigeria at the forefront.

The New Guard
Kenya, Morocco, Ivory Coast

Every Wednesday, Africa Intelligence spotlights a new generation of movers and shakers in business and politics.

KenyaDeraso Dokhole, defender of refugees

MoroccoYoussef Agoumi, leading figure in cybersecurity

Ivory CoastKimany Tayoro, up-and-coming Abidjan influencer

Nigeria
President Tinubu expected to attend AI summit

Although it has not yet been officially confirmed, the Nigerian President may be attending the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit in Paris on 10 and 11 February.

Nigeria
Paris AI summit on Digital Economy Minister's agenda

At the Paris Artificial Intelligence Action Summit, Abuja will be represented by Economic Minister Bosun Tijani, whom French President Emmanuel Macron's teams know well.

South Africa
South African delegation will head to Paris's February AI summit

South Africa's deputy minister of communications and digital, Mondli Gungubele, from the ANC party, will be in Paris on 10 and 11 February for the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit organised by the Élysée Palace.

The New Guard
Libya, Nigeria, Cameroon

Every Wednesday, Africa Intelligence spotlights a new generation of movers and shakers in business and politics.

LibyaHala Bugaighis advocates for Libyan women

NigeriaOmoyemi Akerele showcases African fashion

CameroonThierry-Roland Tabi teaches AI to Africa's leaders

The New Guard
South Africa, Morocco, Guinea

Every Wednesday, Africa Intelligence spotlights a new generation of movers and shakers in business and politics.

South AfricaRyan Smith, the Democratic Alliance's rising star

MoroccoHajar Mousannif, artificial intelligence pioneer

GuineaMouctar Bah, promoting financial ties between Africa and Europe

Ghana
Business project of Jerry Rawling's son threatened by upcoming elections

Kimathi Rawlings, the youngest of the children of former Ghanaian president Jerry Rawlings, is working on a project for spotting illegal gold mining, which is widespread in Ghana, using AI and satellite imaging.