Ethiopia Building AI Workforce, AI Startups Gradate
Ethiopia has graduated its first cohort of AI startups trained by the Ethiopian Artificial Intelligence Institute. Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh emphasized the government's commitment to building a skilled workforce to ensure national competitiveness in the global AI landscape.
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This initiative highlights Ethiopia's strategic push to become a regional leader in AI and digital innovation within Africa.
Login Logout አማርኛ ትግርኛ Afaan Oromoo Af‑Soomaali Qafar Afa English Français عربي Politics Social Economy Sport Technology Environment Feature Videos About Us Ethiopia Building AI Workforce, AI Startups Gradate 🔇Unmute Addis Ababa, July 25, 2026 (ENA) —Ethiopia is developing a skilled workforce in artificial intelligence (AI) to safeguard its national interest and prepare for the future, Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh said.
Speaking at the graduation ceremony of AI startups trained over the past six months by the Ethiopian Artificial Intelligence Institute, he noted that artificial intelligence is shaping and determining the course of tomorrow's world.
The Deputy Prime Minister stated that Ethiopia is investing in developing and empowering the next generation in the AI sector so that the country can harness the opportunities presented by the technology for national benefits and compete effectively in the future global landscape.
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