Latest AI News: January 17, 2026

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Mackenzie Ferguson

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Mackenzie Ferguson

AI Tools Researcher & Implementation Consultant

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Elon Musk's Starlink Forms Strategic Alliances with Safaricom and Airtel: A Turning Point in Africa's Internet Connectivity

December 27, 2025

Elon Musk's Starlink is revolutionizing internet connectivity in Africa by partnering with telecom g...

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Starlink Poised to Connect Cameroon: A Digital Revolution on the Horizon!

December 14, 2025

Cameroon inches closer to a Starlink launch, as satellite internet sweeps across Africa. With regula...

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Safaricom and Starlink Join Forces: A Game Changer for Africa's Internet Landscape!

November 18, 2025

In a groundbreaking move, Safaricom and Starlink have partnered to expand broadband access across Af...

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Elon Musk's Controversial Role in USAID Cuts Raises Ethical Questions

June 24, 2025

Elon Musk's involvement in USAID funding cuts has sparked significant controversy, affecting African...

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NASA Detects Significant Land Shrinkage in Africa: A New Geological Puzzle

June 9, 2025

NASA's recent satellite data has unveiled a startling phenomenon — parts of Africa are experiencing ...

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African Tech Pioneer Charges Ahead with New AI Venture: Bags $9M in Initial Funding

June 4, 2025

One of Africa's most celebrated tech founders has stepped back into the spotlight with a new AI star...

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UN Report Warns of Sluggish Human Development but Spotlights AI as a Potential Game Changer

May 6, 2025

The UN Human Development Report 2025 reveals a slowdown in progress due to COVID-19 and growing ineq...

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How Anthropic's Model Context Protocol is Boosting Africa's AI Transformation

March 30, 2025

Discover how the Model Context Protocol (MCP) by Anthropic is reshaping AI dynamics across Africa, t...

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Nvidia Teams Up with Strive Masiyiwa to Launch Africa’s First AI Factory!

March 26, 2025

Cassava Technologies, led by Zimbabwean telecoms mogul Strive Masiyiwa, is collaborating with NVIDIA...

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Asteroid 2024 YR4: NASA's Christmas Surprise?

February 18, 2025

A newly identified "city-killer" asteroid, 2024 YR4, has sparked scientific and public interest with...