Ivory Coast
New defence and business intel think tank launches in Abidjan

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Ivory Coast, Nigeria, DRC

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Kenya
Start-up Amini working on its own AI infrastructure

After raising $4m in its first round of funding in 2023, the company launched by Kate Kallot is preparing to build a dedicated AI computing infrastructure in Kenya.

Ivory Coast
Abidjan to acquire three Thales military radars

The Ivorian army is due to take delivery of a first Ground Master 200 radar by March. Abidjan plans to order three in total from the French group.

Ivory Coast
Entrepreneur Yaya Sylla launches AI and defence fair

At the end of February, Abidjan will host an event devoted to defence, space and cybersecurity. It is spearheaded by Ivorian businessman Yaya Sylla, who has invested in Prométhée Earth Intelligence, a French company that hopes to capitalise on the event.