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Morocco, Mistral AI release first open-source AI tools under AI made in Morocco roadmap

The Ministry of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform of the Kingdom of Morocco and Mistral AI have made their first artificial intelligence tools developed under their partnership available in open source, targeting AI applications adapted to Moro

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NCC opens inaugural Nigeria Digital Connectivity Investment Forum in Abuja

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is hosting the inaugural Nigeria Digital Connectivity Investment Forum in Abuja from 29–30 September 2026, bringing together investors, policymakers, operators and regulators to discuss investment opportunities

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CDPI highlights momentum in Ethiopia’s digital public infrastructure ecosystem

The Centre for Digital Public Infrastructure (CDPI) has highlighted growing momentum across Ethiopia’s digital public infrastructure (DPI) ecosystem following an in-country visit focused on digital identity, payments, government services and digital agric

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Mauritius telecom hosts growth & innovation series to drive AI entrepreneurship

Mauritius Telecom has hosted the “Growth & Innovation” series by La Plage Factory,bringing together founders, AI practitioners, ecosystem builders and institutional stakeholders to explore AI entrepreneurship and innovation in Mauritius.

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African Space Agency, European Remote Sensing Companies Association sign agreement to strengthen spa...

The African Space Agency and the European Association of Remote Sensing Companies (EARSC) have signed an Agreement of Intent aimed at strengthening cooperation, innovation and partnerships in space and Earth observation.

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Kenya, Sierra Leone explore AI partnership to enhance public services and education

Kenya and Sierra Leone are exploring collaboration on artificial intelligence to build local capacity, strengthen public services and advance the use of AI in education, research and addressing persistent development challenges.

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AGN Chair calls for financing to turn Africa’s climate and health plans into action

African countries need increased financing to turn their climate and health priorities into funded programmes that protect communities and strengthen primary health care, Nana Dr. Antwi-Boasiako Amoah, Chair of the African Group of Negotiators on Climate

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African Medicines Agency urges regulatory reliance to unlock health investment in Africa

The African Medicines Agency (AMA) has identified greater reliance on harmonised medicines regulation as a key next step toward reducing market fragmentation and unlocking health investment across Africa.

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MTN Group Foundation, Gates Foundation launch AI-enabled maternal health initiative in Nigeria

MTN Group Foundation and the Gates Foundation have launched the Nigeria Maternal Health Multiplier, a four-year initiative aimed at helping 500,000 women access higher-quality maternal health care by 2030.

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e& Egypt CEO says AI must deliver cost-effective, sustainable services

The Chief Executive Officer of e& Egypt, Hazem Metwally, has said artificial intelligence must be deployed in ways that are cost-effective and sustainable while improving services for customers and increasing productivity for individuals and businesses.

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