MediumSafety / Physical Harm
AI generated Deep fake Audio sparks political controversy in Nigeria
27 June 2026
Ai generated Deep fake Audio
Nigeria
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Medium
HighGovernance and regulatory
Eswatini Judiciary Workshop on AI
24 June 2026
Weak institutions may undermine transperancy and accountability of electoral processes. Poor understanding of AI may also compromise courts' evidence and other judicial mechanisms.
Eswatini
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HighOther
Use of GenAI in Education
1 June 2026
The use of AI tools has increased significantly during exam periods. Responsible AI use is essential for both students and educators. Students argue that exams are increasingly being prepared using AI tools, while educators claim that students are relying on AI to complete their projects and assignments. These concerns highlight the need for clear policy interventions and guidelines to ensure the ethical and responsible use of AI in education.
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MediumOther
Liquid Intelligent Technologies launches software developer skills hub in Zimbabwe
29 May 2026
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HighPrivacy / Data Breach
AI-piracy lawsuit againt Anthropic
29 May 2026
Intellectual theft
Anthropic
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UnknownLabour / Displacement
South Africa’s rural power gap could narrow with AI-run renewable microgrids
29 May 2026
Power gap on renewable energy
South Africa
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HighDeepfake / Synthetic Media
Is AI coming for your face?, By Mide Alabi
29 May 2026
AI could be coming for all our faces. The question is whether the laws we have will be ready when it does.
Nigeria
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HighFinancial / Fraud
AI Voice Cloning Used for False Endorsements
27 May 2026
Artificially cloned voices of media personalities were used to falsely endorse products and services.
Unknown Actors
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Additional Incidences
Curated AI incidents and case studies from our editorial team.
1 April 2026
East African universities network launches to advance AI research and education across the region
The Inter-University Council for East Africa launched a regional AI network in Kigali, partnering with the East African Science and Technology Commission and GIZ, inviting universities across EAC member states to collaborate on AI research and education.
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27 March 2026
Egypt publishes national guidelines for responsible AI development and deployment
Egypt published national guidelines for responsible AI providing practical methodologies, compliance checklists, and metrics for developers, emphasizing safety, transparency, ethical alignment, and accountability while supporting innovation aligned with Egypt's Vision 2030.
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27 March 2026
Algeria launches national innovation call to deploy AI and smart technology in water management
Algeria's Ministry of Knowledge Economy launched a national innovation initiative targeting startups and researchers to develop AI and smart technology solutions for reducing water waste, improving desalination efficiency, and enhancing irrigation systems.
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26 March 2026
Ghana begins national AI training programme to boost public sector innovation
Ghana launched a nationwide AI literacy programme for civil servants delivered in four cohorts from March to May 2026, led by the Ministry of Communication and UNESCO, to equip government employees with foundational AI knowledge for digital transformation.
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25 March 2026
Nigeria leads African AI surveillance spending at $470 million, report finds little evidence of crime reduction
A report reveals Nigeria leads African AI surveillance spending at $470 million across 11 countries, yet researchers found little evidence that expanded digital surveillance has significantly reduced crime, highlighting regulatory gaps in data protection.
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25 March 2026
South Africa's Higher Education and Google sign AI and digital skills agreement
South Africa's Department of Higher Education signed an MoU with Google to advance digital skills and AI integration, including 5,000 Google Career Certificate scholarships targeting students and educators in underserved communities.
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25 March 2026
South Africa's financial ombudsman warns against AI-generated complaints filled with false citations
South Africa's National Financial Ombudsman warned against AI-generated complaints containing fabricated legal citations, noting one case was 97% AI-generated with incorrect references, advising complainants to verify AI outputs before submission.
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17 March 2026
Kenya moves to criminalise unapproved high-risk AI deployment
Kenya is advancing legislation to criminalise deploying unapproved high-risk AI systems, proposing fines up to 5 million Kenyan Shillings or three-year prison sentences, with an AI commissioner to classify systems and grant approvals.
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