Côte d'Ivoire Is Betting Big on AI — and Facing Bigger Cyber Risks - Ecofin Agency
Côte d'Ivoire is placing AI at the center of its digital transformation. A $1.8 billion national strategy, certified startups and sweeping.
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Ethiopia Exports Digital Identity Expertise to Mozambique - Ecofin Agency
Researchers at the University of Cape Town developed MzansiLM, an AI model that processes all 11 official South African languages. The model ...
South Africa Develops AI Model for 11 Official Languages - Ecofin Agency
Researchers at the University of Cape Town developed MzansiLM, an AI model that processes all 11 official South African languages.
Cyber risks top concerns for African businesses in 2026 report - Ecofin Agency
Cybercrime cost Africa about $10 billion in 2023, amid rising AI -driven threats ; Digital disruption shows the sharpest increase among perceived risks .
Africa's Artificial Intelligence Moment : Infrastructure, Governance and the Path to Scale
Governance and skills are emerging as critical gaps, with widespread informal AI use (“ shadow AI ”) highlighting the need for clearer policies ...
Namibia Moves to Curb Deepfake and Scam Risks with National AI Awareness Campaign
Namibia to launch national campaign on AI , digital and media literacy Govt cites rise in scams, deepfakes, and disinformation as key threats AI .
Huawei Expands Chinese AI -Integrated Data Centre Solutions to the Ethiopian Banking Sector
... advanced semiconductors and AI chips, while Huawei is advancing the deployment of AI -enabled infrastructure in emerging markets. Unlike U.S. ...
Google's Free AI for African Students, or When Opportunity Meets Uncertainty
Weak regulation could turn Africa into a low-cost testing ground for global AI tools. Benefits for students are real, yet risks of dependency, IP loss ...
AI Makes It Easy for Anyone to Become a Cybercriminal, Experts Warn - Ecofin Agency
According to the WEF's study titled “ Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity: Balancing Risks and Rewards,” automated phishing powered by large ...
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Deepfake Threat Becomes Alarming in Africa as AI Advances Faster Than Laws
Deepfakes: A New Era of Illusion · African Societies at Greater Risk · Limited Tools and Incomplete Laws · Investments Must Match the Risks .