https://blog.google/intl/en-africa/Official Google Africa BlogenWed, 15 Oct 2025 16:31:00 +0000https://blog.google/intl/en-africa/static/blogv2/images/google.pnghttps://blog.google/intl/en-africa/https://blog.google/intl/en-africa/google-launches-ai-glossary-for-african-languages/Google Launches AI Glossary<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/DSC_2140.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Google in collaboration with key stakeholders has launched a project to develop and standardize a glossary of 100 AI terms and their definitions in 4 African languages, …Wed, 15 Oct 2025 16:31:00 +0000https://blog.google/intl/en-africa/google-launches-ai-glossary-for-african-languages/TranslateDiversity and InclusionAIarticleGoogle in collaboration with key stakeholders has launched a project to develop and standardize a glossary of 100 AI terms and their definitions in 4 African languages, starting with Swahili for the East Africa region, and Afrikaans, Xhosa and isiZulu for South Africa, the goal being to drive African user understanding and engagement by removing language-related barriers, which in turn will help spur growth, mitigate risks, and bridge the digital divide.Googlehttps://blog.google/intl/en-africa/google-launches-ai-glossary-for-african-languages/Rachael Ndichuhttps://blog.google/intl/en-africa/10-startups-join-the-second-google-for-startups-accelerator-in-south-africa/GFSA 2025 Cohort<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/GFSA_2025_-_Screenshot.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">This year, we’ve selected 10 startups for the Google for Startups Accelerator: South Africa Program! This cohort was chosen from over 400 applications, reflecting the hi…Tue, 14 Oct 2025 11:38:00 +0000https://blog.google/intl/en-africa/10-startups-join-the-second-google-for-startups-accelerator-in-south-africa/EntrepreneursSmall BusinessarticleThis year, we’ve selected 10 startups for the Google for Startups Accelerator: South Africa Program! This cohort was chosen from over 400 applications, reflecting the high level of interest and incredible talent within the South African tech scene.Googlehttps://blog.google/intl/en-africa/10-startups-join-the-second-google-for-startups-accelerator-in-south-africa/Folarin Aiyegbusihttps://blog.google/intl/en-africa/products/explore-get-answers/bringing-googles-best-ai-tools-to-university-students-across-africa-at-no-cost/A vibrant collage of academic subjects like math and science surrounding a central, friendly AI learning assistant.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Students_BTS_Hero_2096x1182.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">We’re rolling out our most advanced AI tools for learning to university students in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, and Zimbabwe, free of charge.Wed, 08 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/intl/en-africa/products/explore-get-answers/bringing-googles-best-ai-tools-to-university-students-across-africa-at-no-cost/Google in AfricaAIarticleWe’re rolling out our most advanced AI tools for learning to university students in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, and Zimbabwe, free of charge.Googlehttps://blog.google/intl/en-africa/products/explore-get-answers/bringing-googles-best-ai-tools-to-university-students-across-africa-at-no-cost/Alex Okosihttps://blog.google/intl/en-africa/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/5-lessons-an-animated-character-taught-me-about-winning-on-youtube/Emeka, smiling in a white shirt, sits before red curtains with his animated characters. He holds a 2D bald boy. Around him are a 3D girl in yellow, a 3D boy in green, and behind him, a pink and yellow shark.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Ajebo_2.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Discover the journey of Erem Emeka, the mastermind behind House of Ajebo, as he reveals five game-changing lessons that transformed a funny idea into a YouTube empire!Thu, 02 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/intl/en-africa/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/5-lessons-an-animated-character-taught-me-about-winning-on-youtube/Google in AfricaYouTubearticleDiscover the journey of Erem Emeka, the mastermind behind House of Ajebo, as he reveals five game-changing lessons that transformed a funny idea into a YouTube empire!Googlehttps://blog.google/intl/en-africa/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/5-lessons-an-animated-character-taught-me-about-winning-on-youtube/Emeka EremHouse of Ajebohttps://blog.google/intl/en-africa/feed/ai-and-robotics-training-coming-to-african-classrooms/This week at the UN General Assembly in New York, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Google, and innovator will.i.am announced a new initiative to bring AI…Fri, 26 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/intl/en-africa/feed/ai-and-robotics-training-coming-to-african-classrooms/Google in AfricaAIarticleGooglehttps://blog.google/intl/en-africa/feed/ai-and-robotics-training-coming-to-african-classrooms/https://blog.google/intl/en-africa/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/telling-nollywood-stories-in-the-era-of-the-new-tv/A photo of a booth with a light sign written YouTube for Film Makers<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/YouTube_for_Filmmakers.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Nollywood filmmaker Ruth Kadiri offers six essential lessons for storytellers navigating the digital era, revealing her own creative process and how she's turning to You…Mon, 25 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/intl/en-africa/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/telling-nollywood-stories-in-the-era-of-the-new-tv/Google in AfricaYouTubearticleNollywood filmmaker Ruth Kadiri offers six essential lessons for storytellers navigating the digital era, revealing her own creative process and how she's turning to YouTube as the "new TV" to reach a global audience.Googlehttps://blog.google/intl/en-africa/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/telling-nollywood-stories-in-the-era-of-the-new-tv/Ruth Kadirihttps://blog.google/intl/en-africa/products/explore-get-answers/google-search-introducing-ai-mode-in-africa/A close-up shot of a smartphone and a laptop screen, both displaying interfaces for "AI Mode" on a Google search page.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/AIM_i18n_EN_Launch_Blog_Header_.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Ask more complex, nuanced questions on Google Search with AI Mode, now available in Africa.Thu, 21 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/intl/en-africa/products/explore-get-answers/google-search-introducing-ai-mode-in-africa/SearchAIarticleAsk more complex, nuanced questions on Google Search with AI Mode, now available in Africa.Googlehttps://blog.google/intl/en-africa/products/explore-get-answers/google-search-introducing-ai-mode-in-africa/Hema BudarajuSearchhttps://blog.google/intl/en-africa/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/an-invitation-to-build-the-future-of-ai-in-nigeria/Build with AI image banner<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/BuildwithAI_Nigeria_-_social_2t.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">We believe in the ingenuity of Nigeria's developers. Through 'Build with AI', we're offering hands-on training with generative AI to build solutions that will define the…Wed, 13 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/intl/en-africa/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/an-invitation-to-build-the-future-of-ai-in-nigeria/Google in AfricaAIarticleWe believe in the ingenuity of Nigeria's developers. Through 'Build with AI', we're offering hands-on training with generative AI to build solutions that will define the future.Googlehttps://blog.google/intl/en-africa/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/an-invitation-to-build-the-future-of-ai-in-nigeria/Babatunde OlaifaGoMyCodeJohn KimaniGooglehttps://blog.google/intl/en-africa/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/5-ways-were-bringing-ai-innovations-to-people-across-africa/A classroom of students in Ghana, using laptops for their studies.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/IMG_2437.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">From creating engaging educational experiences to forecasting floods, here's how Google AI is being used to make an impact across Africa.Thu, 24 Jul 2025 13:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/intl/en-africa/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/5-ways-were-bringing-ai-innovations-to-people-across-africa/Google in AfricaAIarticleFrom creating engaging educational experiences to forecasting floods, here's how Google AI is being used to make an impact across Africa.Googlehttps://blog.google/intl/en-africa/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/5-ways-were-bringing-ai-innovations-to-people-across-africa/Aisha Walcott-BryantYossi Matiashttps://blog.google/intl/en-africa/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/supporting-the-future-of-ai-research-in-africa-and-globally/The AI Community Center in Accra<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/AI_GHANA_2025_0673.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Today in Accra, we announced a wave of AI support across Africa, representing $37 million in cumulative contributions — including previously committed but unannounced fu…Thu, 24 Jul 2025 13:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/intl/en-africa/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/supporting-the-future-of-ai-research-in-africa-and-globally/Google in AfricaAIarticleToday in Accra, we announced a wave of AI support across Africa, representing $37 million in cumulative contributions — including previously committed but unannounced funding — to research, talent development, and infrastructure.Googlehttps://blog.google/intl/en-africa/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/supporting-the-future-of-ai-research-in-africa-and-globally/Yossi MatiasAisha Walcott-Bryanthttps://blog.google/intl/en-africa/safer-internet-for-the-youth-over-the-holidays/Safer Internet<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Age_Assurance.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">The mid-term school holidays are imminent in many of our countries across the SSA region. This usually implies that children will have more access to technology tools. T…Wed, 16 Jul 2025 11:59:00 +0000https://blog.google/intl/en-africa/safer-internet-for-the-youth-over-the-holidays/Learning & EducationSafety & SecurityarticleThe mid-term school holidays are imminent in many of our countries across the SSA region. This usually implies that children will have more access to technology tools. This allows them to remain entertained and even educated. However, the rapid adoption of technology brings new challenges related to privacy and security.Googlehttps://blog.google/intl/en-africa/safer-internet-for-the-youth-over-the-holidays/Charles Muritohttps://blog.google/intl/en-africa/products/explore-get-answers/48-hours-with-google-in-california/Video of Fisayo trialling the Google products he talks about in this blog.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/videoframe_6858.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Editor’s Note: Fisayo Fosudo is a visual storyteller, tech &amp; finance creator based in Nigeria. This year, Google invited Fisayo to our annual developer conference he…Mon, 30 Jun 2025 09:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/intl/en-africa/products/explore-get-answers/48-hours-with-google-in-california/AIarticleGooglehttps://blog.google/intl/en-africa/products/explore-get-answers/48-hours-with-google-in-california/Fisayo Fosudohttps://blog.google/intl/en-africa/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/meet-the-15-startups-joining-the-2025-google-for-startups-accelerator-africa-cohort/A banner for Google for Startups Accelerator Africa, with the words "Google for Startups Accelerator Africa: Meet our new class" alongside the logos of 15 selected startups.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/google_for_startup_acceleerator.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">15 startups join the Google for Startups Accelerator: Africa Class 9 , a program focusing on AI-driven innovation to solve African challenges.Tue, 24 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/intl/en-africa/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/meet-the-15-startups-joining-the-2025-google-for-startups-accelerator-africa-cohort/EntrepreneursGoogle in AfricaDevelopersAIarticle15 startups join the Google for Startups Accelerator: Africa Class 9 , a program focusing on AI-driven innovation to solve African challenges.Googlehttps://blog.google/intl/en-africa/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/meet-the-15-startups-joining-the-2025-google-for-startups-accelerator-africa-cohort/Folarin Aiyegbusihttps://blog.google/intl/en-africa/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/the-googleorg-accelerator-generative-ai-welcomes-5-new-organizations-having-impact-in-ssa/An overhead shot captures two individuals at a white table, one typing on a laptop while the other engages with a "Compass by Tabiya Tech" business texting interface on their smartphone, illuminated by bright sunlight.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/tabiya_compass_testing_20240829.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Meet the 5 organizations participating in the Google.org Accelerator: Generative AI having impact in SSA to harness AI for social impact.Tue, 10 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/intl/en-africa/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/the-googleorg-accelerator-generative-ai-welcomes-5-new-organizations-having-impact-in-ssa/Google in AfricaAIarticleMeet the 5 organizations participating in the Google.org Accelerator: Generative AI having impact in SSA to harness AI for social impact.Googlehttps://blog.google/intl/en-africa/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/the-googleorg-accelerator-generative-ai-welcomes-5-new-organizations-having-impact-in-ssa/Gabriel DossGoogle.orghttps://blog.google/intl/en-africa/discover-namibia-through-google-street-view/Namibia, a land of breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural heritage, is now more accessible than ever! Google Street View allows you to virtually explore this stunning…Thu, 05 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/intl/en-africa/discover-namibia-through-google-street-view/MapsarticleGooglehttps://blog.google/intl/en-africa/discover-namibia-through-google-street-view/Yukiko Naganumahttps://blog.google/intl/en-africa/company-news/technology/how-open-buildings-is-enabling-healthcare-delivery-in-africa/An overhead map showing a dense, dark green network of building outlines against a black background, representing the Open Buildings dataset.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/open-buildings-hero.width-1920_.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">High-resolution building data is guiding healthcare delivery across Africa, thanks to the Open Buildings Dataset.Tue, 03 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/intl/en-africa/company-news/technology/how-open-buildings-is-enabling-healthcare-delivery-in-africa/Google in AfricaAIarticleHigh-resolution building data is guiding healthcare delivery across Africa, thanks to the Open Buildings Dataset.Googlehttps://blog.google/intl/en-africa/company-news/technology/how-open-buildings-is-enabling-healthcare-delivery-in-africa/Olivia GrahamGoogle ResearchAbigail Annkahhttps://blog.google/intl/en-africa/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/celebrating-africas-rich-heritage-and-vibrant-culture-this-africa-month/A collage of the different collections<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Screenshot_2025-05-23_at_18.46..max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Explore the art, culture, history, and heritage of Africa through 100 new expert curated storiesMon, 26 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/intl/en-africa/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/celebrating-africas-rich-heritage-and-vibrant-culture-this-africa-month/Google in AfricaarticleExplore the art, culture, history, and heritage of Africa through 100 new expert curated storiesGooglehttps://blog.google/intl/en-africa/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/celebrating-africas-rich-heritage-and-vibrant-culture-this-africa-month/Pamela Peter-Agbiahttps://blog.google/intl/en-africa/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/how-this-kenyan-startup-is-using-ai-to-help-msmes-grow/The founding members Fastagger<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Fastagger_Founders.max-600x600.format-webp_Yf7utnz.webp">Meet the Kenyan deep tech startup using AI infrastructure to help MSMEs boost their sales and customer loyalty.Wed, 21 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/intl/en-africa/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/how-this-kenyan-startup-is-using-ai-to-help-msmes-grow/Google in AfricaDevelopersAIarticleMeet the Kenyan deep tech startup using AI infrastructure to help MSMEs boost their sales and customer loyalty.Googlehttps://blog.google/intl/en-africa/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/how-this-kenyan-startup-is-using-ai-to-help-msmes-grow/Folarin Aiyegbusihttps://blog.google/intl/en-africa/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/our-response-to-the-provisional-report-on-the-mdpm-inquiry/Today the South African Competition Commission published the non-confidential version of our response to the Commission’s Provisional Report on the Media &amp; Digital P…Thu, 15 May 2025 22:38:00 +0000https://blog.google/intl/en-africa/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/our-response-to-the-provisional-report-on-the-mdpm-inquiry/NewsarticleGooglehttps://blog.google/intl/en-africa/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/our-response-to-the-provisional-report-on-the-mdpm-inquiry/https://blog.google/intl/en-africa/company-news/meet-the-african-startup-unlocking-access-to-medication-with-ai/Famasi Africa AI Pioneers video<img src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/beQBVQZKzFw/maxresdefault.webp">We're excited to feature Famasi Africa in the latest installment of our "Africa AI Pioneers" series! Following our recent blogpost highlighting their work, we're now sho…Tue, 06 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/intl/en-africa/company-news/meet-the-african-startup-unlocking-access-to-medication-with-ai/Google in AfricaDevelopersAIarticleGooglehttps://blog.google/intl/en-africa/company-news/meet-the-african-startup-unlocking-access-to-medication-with-ai/Folarin Aiyegbusi