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Sub-Saharan Africa · April, 2026

Stories about Sub-Saharan Africa from April, 2026

A lack of electricity and internet access hinders AI adoption in Sub-Saharan Africa

Connectivity is no longer just about convenience, but also about fairness and fundamental rights.

Written by Jean Sovon

Translated by Laura

1 week ago

Africa has 2,000 languages. AI content moderation knows fewer than 20

Around 98 percent of Africa's languages are invisible to AI content moderation systems

Written by Guest Contributor

3 weeks ago

When technology fails women: Online abuse and Nigeria’s digital weak points

Grok has become a powerful tool for amplifying online gender-based violence (OGBV)

Written by Guest Contributor

4 weeks ago

How initiatives to narrow Africa’s digital gap are affecting women’s representation

Africa Wiki Women increases African women’s visibility in the Wikimedia and Wikipedia ecosystem

Written by Mamisoa Raveloaritiana

Translated by Laura

4 April 2026

How AI is used to influence global elections

AI tools help campaigns become more effective for the candidates you like — and those you don’t

Written by Tactical Tech

3 April 2026

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