Africa’s AI ecosystem has gained momentum from collaborations across sectors and increased investments in infrastructure. AI hubs and innovation centres were established in several countries, including Ghana, Morocco, Rwanda, and Nigeria, in partnership with international organisations like Nvidia, the Gates Foundation, and UNDP.

A noticeable growth in AI education and training supported these changes. Training programs sponsored by governments in Kenya and Nigeria, along with university-led AI coursework in Zambia, Ethiopia, and South Africa, are quickly becoming key elements of AI development in Africa.

Overall, the second quarter of 2025 demonstrates Africa’s increasing involvement with AI, not just through strategic planning but also through implementation, infrastructure development, and institutional alignment.

As more countries shift from planning to action, the emphasis will increasingly focus on implementing strategies, building talent pipelines, and ensuring that AI governance evolves in tandem with innovation.