Researchers at the University of Cambridge and DIOSynVax have developed an AI-powered vaccine platform designed to protect against entire virus families. Early trial results show strong safety and immune responses, raising hopes for broader disease prevention and pandemic preparedness.
Wits University has unveiled five AI-powered music projects developed by African artists and engineers to promote creative sovereignty, cultural preservation, and innovation. The initiative empowers African creators to shape AI technologies while protecting local artistic traditions.
Artificial intelligence is revolutionising genomics by speeding up genetic analysis, enabling precision medicine, improving drug discovery, and supporting large-scale health research. AI is helping deliver earlier diagnoses, more effective treatments, and better healthcare outcomes worldwide.
Artificial intelligence is revolutionising genomics by speeding up genetic analysis, enabling precision medicine, improving drug discovery, and supporting large-scale health research. AI is helping deliver earlier diagnoses, more effective treatments, and better healthcare outcomes worldwide.
Researchers at the University of Cambridge and DIOSynVax have developed an AI-powered vaccine platform designed to protect against entire virus families. Early trial results show strong safety and immune responses, raising hopes for broader disease prevention and pandemic preparedness.
Wits University has unveiled five AI-powered music projects developed by African artists and engineers to promote creative sovereignty, cultural preservation, and innovation. The initiative empowers African creators to shape AI technologies while protecting local artistic traditions.
Qhala, Amini AI, Angani, and iXAfrica have launched Qubit Hub in Nairobi to strengthen Africa’s AI ecosystem. The initiative provides local infrastructure, cloud computing, and research support, helping innovators build scalable AI solutions while advancing digital sovereignty.
Ekiti State University has commissioned a $728,000 (₦1 billion) AI-driven ICT Experience Centre to strengthen digital learning, innovation, and technology training. The facility aims to equip students with future-ready skills and support modern academic delivery in a digital economy.
Refugees in Kenya face growing digital exclusion as AI and technology reshape the global economy. Documentation barriers, poverty, and limited digital access threaten education, employment, and innovation opportunities, leaving many refugee youth at risk of being left behind.
Nigeria has launched GovGuide Nigeria, an AI-powered chatbot designed to simplify access to government services in English, Hausa, Igbo, and Yoruba. The initiative reflects the country’s growing push toward digital governance, transparency, and AI-driven public service delivery
Nigeria has invested an estimated $470 million in AI-powered surveillance infrastructure, making it Africa’s largest investor in smart security systems. The move reflects a growing shift toward technology-driven governance, public safety, and smarter urban development
