Eye on Africa: What the AI revolution means for Africa?

Eye on Africa: What the AI revolution means for Africa?

Rwanda is aiming to become a leader in artificial intelligence in Africa, with a Global AI Summit currently taking place in Kigali. Organised by the Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution in partnership with the World Economic Forum, the summit focuses on economic opportunities for Africa’s workforce. At the heart of the discussions: how to develop AI that truly fits the continent’s needs. Our correspondent in Kigali, Juliette Montilly, has…

On Thursday 3 and Friday 4 April 2025, the Rwandan capital Kigali hosts the first World Artificial Intelligence (AI) Summit in Africa. Organized in partnership with the World Economic Forum, this event brings together the continent's largest players around the opportunities and challenges related to AI. A strategic sector, whose economic impact in Africa is estimated to be more than $2,900 billion by 2030. Faced with this challenge, several coun…

Africa Must Not Be Left Behind, Kagame Tells Artificial Intelligence Summit

President Paul Kagame on Thursday, April 3, issued a rallying call for African leaders to take daring actions in embracing artificial intelligence (AI), and ensure that the continent is not left behind in the technological revolution.

While artificial intelligence is expected to bring $2,900 billion to Africa by 2030, researchers, scientists and politicians have tried to position themselves at the first global AI summit on the continent in Kigali.

Why The Emphasis On Inclusive Development And Shared Prosperity? - The Bulrushes

As the Global South embraces Artificial Intelligence (AI), it is essential to review whether and how its countries have benefitted from previous technology revolutions. More significantly, why and how will AI’s impact be any different? What is new under the sun? The First Industrial Revolution (1760 – 1870) utilised water and steam power to mechanise production. The Second Industrial Revolution (1870 – 1965) used electric power to facilitate mas…

In this unbridled race to seek the most sophisticated artificial intelligences, Africa does not want to remain a spectator. On 3 and 4 April 2025, Rwanda, in partnership with the World Economic Forum, organized the first World Artificial Intelligence (AI) Summit in Africa.