56 h. ago Aterian Taps AI Partner Lithosquare For Copper Exploration in Morocco and Botswana

UK-based junior miner Aterian announced Dec. 9 that it has signed a binding memorandum of understanding with French start-up Lithosquare to launch a joint copper exploration program in Morocco and Botswana. Under the agreement, Aterian will use Lithosquare’s data science and artificial intelligence tools to identify high-potential copper targets, joining a growing number of mining [...]

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5 d. ago Morocco Signs Agreement to Build Advanced Technology School in Dakhla

Morocco signed a partnership agreement Saturday to build and equip the National School of Advanced Technologies in Dakhla, strengthening higher education and scientific research in the country’s southern provinces. The project aligns with the royal vision to accelerate development in southern regions and reinforce the role of regional authorities in expanding access to higher education [...]

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1 week ago Egypt Expands AI and Drone Use to Boost Water Management Efficiency

Egypt is deploying drones, satellite monitoring, and artificial intelligence on a wide scale to improve water-management efficiency under the Second Generation Egyptian Irrigation System (2.0). Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Sewilam said Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, during a ministerial roundtable at the 19th World Water Congress in Morocco that the ministry now uses [...]

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1 week ago Côte d’Ivoire And Russia Explore Tech And Innovation Collaboration

The chief of staff for Côte d’Ivoire’s minister of digital transition, Raymond Assoua, met a delegation from Russia’s Skolkovo Foundation in Abidjan on Monday to discuss cooperation in technology and innovation. The delegation was led by Alexey Saltykov, the Russian ambassador to Côte d’Ivoire. The meeting was part of a bilateral program aimed at increasing [...]

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1 week ago Morocco Launches Women in AI Chapter, Hosts First National Summit on Inclusive Tech

Morocco’s artificial intelligence sector is set to reach a new milestone with the launch of the Women in AI (WAI) Morocco chapter and its first national summit. The inaugural Women in AI Morocco Summit is scheduled for Dec. 5 at Technopark Casablanca. The event will bring together leaders from technology, research, entrepreneurship, and the public [...]

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2 w. ago Discovery Bank Unveils Crypto Trading, AI Security and New Integrated Services in Major Platform Upgrade

Discovery Bank, South Africa’s fastest-growing bank, announced a wide range of new digital features, product updates and partner offers as part of a major platform enhancement that expands its financial services ecosystem. The updates follow earlier improvements introduced this year in financial planning tools, digital security and personalised banking experiences. Among the newest additions are [...]

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3 w. ago NVIDIA Targets Morocco As Next African Expansion Hub After South Africa Entry

NVIDIA has identified Morocco as a priority market for its African expansion, signaling the continent’s rising role in global artificial intelligence infrastructure. The move follows the company’s June launch in South Africa, where it partnered with Cassava Technologies to establish Africa’s first AI factory. A company delegation recently visited Rabat to meet key economic stakeholders, [...]

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