AI Summit in Kigali Set to Boost Africa's Technological Ambitions

Addis Ababa, April 4, 2025 (ENA) — The Global AI Summit on Africa 2025, currently taking place in Kigali, within the Republic of Rwanda, with the theme “AI and Africa's Demographic Dividend: Redefining Economic Prospects for Africa’s Labor Force,” is expected to bolster the continent’s initiatives aimed at advancing artificial intelligence technologies and skills.

The two-day conference began on Thursday and was designed to explore recent advancements, innovations, and technological breakthroughs in the realm of artificial intelligence. It also facilitated the sharing of knowledge and skills among participating nations.

The conference gathered over 1,000 attendees from 95 nations, featuring policymakers, business leaders, scientists, financiers, and delegates from approximately 100 artificial intelligence firms.

At the summit, Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame highlighted Africa's significant potential for innovation and creativity, stating that this can be enhanced through artificial intelligence. He encouraged African nations to actively work towards leveraging the advantages of AI.

Revisiting our approach and establishing a solid base for connectivity should be our priority," Kagame stated. "We must keep collaborating and advancing AI initiatives to lessen disparities, ensuring that a greater number of our citizens can reap the benefits thatAI has to offer everyone.

Kagame stated that AI is transforming sectors through increased efficiency, better-informed decisions, and decreased mistakes made by humans. Nonetheless, he warned that Africa faces the danger of falling behind unless it adapts, collaborates, and competes in the realm of AI development.

The primary aim was to speed up AI innovations and coordinate strategic policies in a way that strengthens Africa’s AI capacities, fostering both competitiveness and inclusive development.

The inauguration of the Africa AI Council took place during the summit, tasked with steering the advancement of the continent’s artificial intelligence objectives.

It featured panel discussions and workshops along with showcasing the innovations from over 100 emerging AI enterprises across Africa.

The summit included talks on utilizing AI to foster innovation and enhance the capabilities of Africa's labor force.

As the home to the biggest and most rapidly expanding labor force globally, Africa is well-positioned to make a significant impact on the worldwide AI landscape.

By 2030, artificial intelligence has the potential to contribute an additional $19.9 trillion to the worldwide economy—an injection of $2.9 trillion into Africa alone. This economic boost could help elevate 11 million individuals out of poverty and generate approximately 500,000 new jobs each year.

To fully harness these immense advantages, African leaders must adeptly manage intricate economic, social, and geopolitical forces, along with developing a collective outlook for Africa's role as a leader in the AI era.

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