AI Incidences

AI Incidences Across Africa: Discover key events where AI has impacted Africa, highlighting challenges and opportunities. This overview encourages responsible AI practices to ensure safe and innovative advancements across the continent.

Didiza details Parliament's progress on AI policy, prison reform and GBV at SADC forum
didiza details parliament's progress on ai policy, prison reform and gbv at sadc forum
South Africa’s Minister Didiza outlines parliamentary progress on AI policy, prison reform and gender‑based violence initiatives at a SADC forum.
23 December 2026
Morocco and AXA Group partner to build national AI and digital skills pipeline
morocco and axa group partner to build national ai and digital skills pipeline
Three Moroccan ministries and AXA Group signed a partnership to develop national expertise in AI and data science through training programs, apprenticeships, and R&D projects aligned with the Maroc IA 2030 roadmap.
16 February 2026
African Development Bank, UNDP and partners launch AI 10 Billion Initiative during 2026 Nairobi AI Forum
african development bank, undp and partners launch ai 10 billion initiative during 2026 nairobi ai forum
AfDB and UNDP launched the AI 10 Billion Initiative to mobilize up to $10 billion by 2035, creating 40 million jobs and accelerating responsible AI adoption across Africa through investments in data infrastructure and skills.
10 February 2026
UNDP Egypt and GSMA launch high-level training to strengthen AI governance for policymakers
undp egypt and gsma launch high-level training to strengthen ai governance for policymakers
UNDP Egypt and GSMA launched a two-day AI Capacity Building programme for policymakers from Egypt, Libya, Sudan, Tanzania, and Jordan, focusing on responsible AI governance frameworks.
10 February 2026
University of Pretoria professor appointed to U.N. scientific panel on artificial intelligence
university of pretoria professor appointed to u.n. scientific panel on artificial intelligence
Professor Vukosi Marivate joins the UN Independent International Scientific Panel on AI, representing South Africa in global AI governance and research.
9 February 2026
ITU training on AI Governance in Practice in Ethiopia
itu training on ai governance in practice in ethiopia
ITU is set to hold a training titled “AI governance in practice: Developing secure and innovative frameworks,” in person in Addis Ababa on 2nd to 6th February 2026. The deadline for applications is on 9th November 2025. More details here.
6 February 2026
Google reports state-backed hackers using Gemini AI for cyber attacks
google reports state-backed hackers using gemini ai for cyber attacks
Google's Threat Intelligence Group identified North Korea-linked UNC2970 using Gemini AI for reconnaissance on defense and cybersecurity companies, as state-backed actors increasingly weaponize AI tools.
5 February 2026
Liberia launches five-year digital strategy to strengthen sovereignty and innovation
liberia launches five-year digital strategy to strengthen sovereignty and innovation
Liberia introduced its 2025-2029 Digital Liberia strategy focusing on universal connectivity, digital inclusion, cybersecurity, data sovereignty, and e-governance aligned with the ARREST national development agenda.
5 February 2026
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