AfriLabs, an African network of technology and innovation hubs has just admitted 40 new hubs to their network. The new tech hubs take their number of labs in their network to 100. These tech hubs can be found in countries like Algeria, Cote D’Ivoire, Mali, Morocco and Angola and new to the list, google announced a new AI centre which will be based in Accra, Ghana. First of its kind, it is said to be completely devoted to AI research in Africa. The hub will work with local universities, research centres and policymakers on the potential of AI. Read more