Nigeria
Paris AI summit on Digital Economy Minister's agenda

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.

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.

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.

Ivory Coast
Entrepreneur Yaya Sylla launches AI and defence fair

At the end of February, Abidjan will host an event devoted to defence, space and cybersecurity. It is spearheaded by Ivorian businessman Yaya Sylla, who has invested in Prométhée Earth Intelligence, a French company that hopes to capitalise on the event.

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

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CameroonThierry-Roland Tabi teaches AI to Africa's leaders