Category: Key developments

Smart Africa, a leading pan-African initiative, has unveiled the Africa AI Council, a strategic body designed to accelerate artificial intelligence (AI) adoption and innovation across the continent.

Thirty African Heads of State and Government have endorsed the Dar es Salaam Energy Declaration, a landmark commitment to increasing access to reliable, affordable, and sustainable electricity across the continent.

Microsoft has announced a new initiative to train one million South Africans in artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity by 2026.

Bayer and Pula Foundation have partnered to offer insurance coverage to 10 million smallholder farmers across Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia by 2030.

Two Kenyan companies, SunCulture and Turaco, have introduced a collaborative initiative, “SunCulture Protect,” aimed at enhancing the resilience of smallholder farmers.

Nigeria-founded mobility startup Moove has entered into a strategic partnership with Waymo, a global leader in autonomous driving technology, to establish operations in the United States.

The World Trade Organization (WTO) General Council has unanimously reappointed Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala for a second four-year term as Director-General.

Fifteen innovative startups, organizations, and individuals have emerged as winners in the African segment of the prestigious Global Startup Awards (GSA).

Pan-African telecommunications leader, Paratus Group, has announced its expansion into Kenya through a joint venture with Nairobi-based IT and Internet Service Provider (ISP), MoveOn Telecoms Ltd.