Microsoft Africa Development Centre

In Africa, AI is not just a buzzword — it's solving real, centuries-old problems in healthcare, connectivity, and economic inclusion.

However, one of the primary challenges posed by dominant AI models like DeepSeek and ChatGPT is their limited understanding of diverse cultural contexts, languages, and regional s

By Dr. David King BOISON AI governance in AfricaCurrent state of AI Governance in AfricaAI adoption is increasing across Africa, with sectors such as finance, healthcare, agriculture, and transportation integrating AI-driven solutions to enhance efficiency and innovation.

The Centre for African Management and Markets (CAMM), part of the University of Pretoria's Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) and the African Academy of AI (AAAI), Africa's leading AI consulting and education firm,

The African Telecommu­nications Union (ATU) is promoting the formu­lation of national artifi­cial intelligence (AI) policies by member states to increase Afri­ca's AI market share, adoption and growth in homegrown AI startups.

The African Union Development Agency, in partnership with Meta and Deloitte, has launched AKILI AI, an AI-driven support platform designed to empower micro, small, and medium enterprises across Africa.

Microsoft has announced plans to invest $1m over the next two years to accelerate Artificial Intelligence skill development for one million Nigerians, aiming to foster digital innovation and economic empowerment.

In recent years, Africa has emerged as a vibrant hub of innovation, driven by a new generation of entrepreneurs who are leveraging cutting-edge technologies to address some of the continent's most pressing challenges.