Africa has no shortage of AI talent, groundbreaking research or innovative ideas. So why do so many promising AI innovations never make it into the hands of the people who need them? In this…

During the Mutapa Empire, which encompassed parts of what are now Zimbabwe and Mozambique, the royal court, the dzimbahwe, moved from place to place rather than remaining in a single location. As i…

As Artificial Intelligence rapidly moves from theory to reality, we face a critical question: How do we ensure these systems serve the public interest while managing the immense uncertainty of their…

Four of the world’s foremost AI scientists. One moderator from the generation that will inherit their decisions. Yoshua Bengio, Vukosi Marivate, Joëlle Barral and Yutaka Matsuo, members of the UN…

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AfriDSAI – World Bank WDR 2026 Consultation | March 20, 2026

Introducing Kesego Mokgosi: Visiting PhD Researcher with the AI4D African Languages Lab

Are data scientists in Africa allowed to use copyrighted news broadcasts to train AI and develop technologies for local languages? This is a critical question for innovation in African Natural…

Dr Mpho Mokoatle has emerged as a beacon of hope following her recent PhD graduation in Computer Science from the University of Pretoria. Her groundbreaking research aims to harness advanced…

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Welcome! We are excited to invite you to be part of a movement to shape the future of African languages technologies. Across the continent, communities are working hard to make sure African languages…