AI policies in Africa: Lessons from Ghana and Rwanda

Africa: AI Policies in Africa - Lessons From Ghana and Rwanda

Analysis - Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasing productivity and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. It powers self-driving cars, social media feeds, fraud detection and medical diagnoses. Touted as a game changer, it is projected to add nearly US$15.7 trillion to the global economy by the end of the decade.

AI policies in Africa: Lessons from Ghana and Rwanda

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasing productivity and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. It powers self-driving cars, social media feeds, fraud detection and medical diagnoses. Touted as a game changer, it is projected to add nearly US$15.7 trillion to the global economy by the end of the decade.

AI policies in Africa: lessons from Ghana and Rwanda

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasing productivity and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. It powers self-driving cars, social media feeds, fraud detection and medical diagnoses. Touted as a game changer, it is projected to add nearly US$15.7 trillion to the global economy by the end of the decade. Africa is positioned to use this technology in several sectors. In Ghana, Kenya and South Africa, AI-led digital tools in use include dro…

AI could add $20 billion to Ghana’s economy by 2030 – Experts say

Participants in the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy Consultation held in Accra Ghana could see a $20 billion boost to its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 2030 through the strategic development and adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI), according to Darlington Akogo, one of Ghana’s leading AI entrepreneurs and CEO of minoHealth AI Labs. Speaking at the […] The post AI could add $20 billion to Ghana’s economy by 2030 – Experts say app…

Kenya’s AI strategy: A glossy distraction from the present

Kenya’s new National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2025–2030 was launched in March 2025 with pomp by the government—but behind the fireworks is a sobering reality: This isn’t a roadmap to the future. It’s a glossy distraction from the present. Nelson Amenya, a Kenyan whistleblower and activist put it bluntly: “This is not a strategy but a […]

Ghana’s Data Watchdog Charts Ethical AI Path Amid Digital Push

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-data-watchdog-charts-ethical-ai-path-amid-digital-push/Ghana’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) has unveiled a strategic roadmap for the responsible integration of artificial intelligence (AI), emphasizing ethical governance, inclusive innovation, and stringent compliance with data protection laws. At a stakeholders’ forum in Accra, DPC Executive D…