●      Mahama launches National AI Strategy in Accra, targets Ghana as leading AI hub in West Africa

●      3 Ghanaians win prestigious award for ‘Best Responsible AI Implementation’ in the world 
●      Ghana’s AI Blueprint Is Ambitious. Now Comes the Hard Part

●      How Ghana’s National AI Strategy will reshape the next decade

●      Ghana to Teach AI and Coding in Basic Schools by Year End 

●      Experts Flag Gaps in Ghana’s New AI Strategy Document

Event
●     Ghana AI Summit & Awards
●      Ghana AI Innovation Challenge


Opportunity
●      AI Innovator in Residence
●      Research Fellowship

News

Mahama launches National AI Strategy in Accra, targets Ghana as leading AI hub in West Africa
President John Dramani Mahama has officially launched Ghana’s National Artificial Intelligence Strategy, outlining an ambitious plan to position the country as a leading AI hub in West Africa and across the continent.

3 Ghanaians win prestigious award for ‘Best Responsible AI Implementation’ in the world
In a significant win for African innovation on the global stage, Human In The Loop, an AI governance platform founded by three entrepreneurs from Ghana, has won the People’s Voice Webby Award for Best Responsible AI Implementation at the 30th Annual Webby Awards

Ghana’s AI Blueprint Is Ambitious. Now Comes the Hard Part
Ghana has the blueprint. The question now is whether it has the machinery to execute it. Three days after President John Dramani Mahama formally launched the National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy 2025 to 2035 in Accra.

The Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations released the Republic of Ghana National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2025–2035.

Ghana will introduce artificial intelligence (AI), coding, robotics, and electronics into the basic school curriculum before the end of 2026 as the government moves to build digital skills from the ground up as part of its newly launched National AI Strategy. 

Ghana’s newly launched National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy for 2025 to 2035, unveiled by President John Dramani Mahama in Accra on April 24, is drawing scrutiny from industry specialists who say internal inconsistencies and unresolved governance questions could complicate its ambitious implementation agenda.

Opportunities
Research Fellowship
A 9-week, in-person AI summit in London (June 29 – August 28, 2026) for individuals passionate about shaping the future of AI. Participants receive funding (up to £8,000), housing support, meals, and mentorship from leading AI organizations, with opportunities for extended support on standout projects. Open to anyone 18+. Deadline: May 3, 2026.
AI Innovator in Residence
The AI Innovators in Residence program is a 12-week, paid, in-person experience (Oct 1 – Dec 19, 2026) focused on helping communities understand and use AI responsibly. Participants lead workshops, run hands-on programs, and host a community hackathon, with options to explore AI literacy or build real-world AI tools. Open to those who teach, build, or engage with AI. Deadline: May 15, 2026.

Events
Ghana AI Summit and Awards 2026
The Ghana AI Summit & Awards 2026, organized by Knowledge Innovations in partnership with Deloitte Ghana, is a premier event focused on advancing artificial intelligence for economic transformation... Read More

Ghana AI Innovation Challenge
The AI Innovation Challenge is an action research initiative that brings together data scientists, technologists, researchers, and innovators to develop AI-powered solutions using Ghanaian datasets. It focuses on addressing local challenges, fostering collaboration, and generating practical insights that demonstrate the real-world impact of AI in Ghana. Apply Now