https://blog.google/intl/en-africa/Official Google Africa BlogenThu, 02 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/intl/en-africa/static/blogv2/images/google.pnghttps://blog.google/intl/en-africa/https://blog.google/intl/en-africa/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/were-investing-1-million-in-africas-indie-game-developers/Indie Games<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/original_images/Indie_Games.gif">Sub-Saharan Africa is home to incredible storytelling, which fuels the game development scene in what is one of the world's fastest-growing gaming markets. But while the…Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/intl/en-africa/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/were-investing-1-million-in-africas-indie-game-developers/AndroidGoogle PlayarticleGooglehttps://blog.google/intl/en-africa/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/were-investing-1-million-in-africas-indie-game-developers/Nicola JuliusGoogle Playhttps://blog.google/intl/en-africa/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/accelerating-africas-digital-renaissance-by-investing-in-infrastructure-and-agentic-ai/South African President Cyril Ramaphosa with the Google Leaders at the Google Cloud Summit<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Screenshot_2026-07-01_at_14.24..max-600x600.format-webp_yrMcZJM.webp">We opened our first African Cloud Summit today, unlocking regional innovation to build the continent's digital future.Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/intl/en-africa/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/accelerating-africas-digital-renaissance-by-investing-in-infrastructure-and-agentic-ai/Google CloudGoogle in AfricaarticleWe opened our first African Cloud Summit today, unlocking regional innovation to build the continent's digital future.Googlehttps://blog.google/intl/en-africa/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/accelerating-africas-digital-renaissance-by-investing-in-infrastructure-and-agentic-ai/Maureen Costellohttps://blog.google/intl/en-africa/a-scalable-real-world-future-class-10-ai-startups-redefine-african-tech/Founders of the GFS Class 10 Cohort<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/_DSC2113.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">We’re shifting the conversation from tech hype to commercial reality, showcasing how the 15 AI startups graduating from our latest Google for Startups Accelerator Africa…Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:32:00 +0000https://blog.google/intl/en-africa/a-scalable-real-world-future-class-10-ai-startups-redefine-african-tech/EntrepreneursGoogle in AfricaAIarticleGooglehttps://blog.google/intl/en-africa/a-scalable-real-world-future-class-10-ai-startups-redefine-african-tech/Folarin Aiyegbusihttps://blog.google/intl/en-africa/products/explore-get-answers/experience-the-vibrant-beauty-of-ghana-like-never-before-with-updated-street-view/An image of Independence Square in Accra<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Screenshot_2026-06-17_at_00.32..max-600x600.format-webp.webp">We are thrilled to share a major imagery update across Ghana, featuring an expanded coverage of the country’s bustling cities, national highways, and historic heritage s…Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/intl/en-africa/products/explore-get-answers/experience-the-vibrant-beauty-of-ghana-like-never-before-with-updated-street-view/MapsarticleWe are thrilled to share a major imagery update across Ghana, featuring an expanded coverage of the country’s bustling cities, national highways, and historic heritage sites.Googlehttps://blog.google/intl/en-africa/products/explore-get-answers/experience-the-vibrant-beauty-of-ghana-like-never-before-with-updated-street-view/Cynthia WeiPerry NelsonGoogle Ghanahttps://blog.google/intl/en-africa/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/meet-the-pretoria-team-using-ai-to-spot-lung-disease-in-as-little-as-45-seconds/An image showing a healthcare worker screening miners for lung disease using AI.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Screenshot_2026-06-03_at_21.34..max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Nexus Intelligence in Pretoria is using Nexus AI, powered by Google’s CXR model, to screen chest X-rays for lung diseases like tuberculosis in as little as 45 seconds.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/intl/en-africa/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/meet-the-pretoria-team-using-ai-to-spot-lung-disease-in-as-little-as-45-seconds/Google in AfricaAIarticleNexus Intelligence in Pretoria is using Nexus AI, powered by Google’s CXR model, to screen chest X-rays for lung diseases like tuberculosis in as little as 45 seconds.Googlehttps://blog.google/intl/en-africa/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/meet-the-pretoria-team-using-ai-to-spot-lung-disease-in-as-little-as-45-seconds/Richa TiwariGoogle Health AILorna OmondiGoogle Research Africahttps://blog.google/intl/en-africa/a-smarter-more-helpful-ai-powered-chrome-arrives-in-kenya-nigeria-and-south-africa/Google Chrome and Gemini logos connected<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Chrome_Hero.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">We’re evolving the browsing experience by bringing Chrome’s powerful AI features to more regions and languages, helping millions of people get the most out of their brow…Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:53:00 +0000https://blog.google/intl/en-africa/a-smarter-more-helpful-ai-powered-chrome-arrives-in-kenya-nigeria-and-south-africa/Google in AfricaChromeAIarticleWe’re evolving the browsing experience by bringing Chrome’s powerful AI features to more regions and languages, helping millions of people get the most out of their browser.Googlehttps://blog.google/intl/en-africa/a-smarter-more-helpful-ai-powered-chrome-arrives-in-kenya-nigeria-and-south-africa/Charmaine Dsilvahttps://blog.google/intl/en-africa/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/measuring-the-impact-of-learning-with-ai-in-sierra-leone-and-beyond/A Teacher with students in a class<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Screenshot_2026-06-15_at_21.19..max-600x600.format-webp.webp">As AI tools enter the classroom, educators want to know: will this help students learn, or just give them the answers? To help build a global evidence base for AI's impa…Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/intl/en-africa/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/measuring-the-impact-of-learning-with-ai-in-sierra-leone-and-beyond/Google in AfricaAIarticleGooglehttps://blog.google/intl/en-africa/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/measuring-the-impact-of-learning-with-ai-in-sierra-leone-and-beyond/Zoubin Ghahramanihttps://blog.google/intl/en-africa/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/bringing-ai-ready-data-to-nairobi/An image taken during the Global Data Festival, Nairobi, Kenya<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/IMG_9314.JPG.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">At the recent Global Data Festival in Nairobi, we shared how open frameworks, AI, and vital local partnerships are helping turn scattered information into clear, actiona…Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/intl/en-africa/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/bringing-ai-ready-data-to-nairobi/Google in AfricaAIarticleAt the recent Global Data Festival in Nairobi, we shared how open frameworks, AI, and vital local partnerships are helping turn scattered information into clear, actionable insights. By empowering African organizations to connect their data while retaining ownership, we can help leaders make more informed decisions for their communities.Googlehttps://blog.google/intl/en-africa/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/bringing-ai-ready-data-to-nairobi/Caro JahnData Commonshttps://blog.google/intl/en-africa/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/empowering-african-students-and-teachers-with-ai/An illustration showing a teacher working with students in a school.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Gemini_Generated_Image_2df7s92d.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Generative AI is helping African educators personalize learning at scale. Discover how our collaborations with UNICEF, the Ministry of Education of Ghana and the African…Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/intl/en-africa/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/empowering-african-students-and-teachers-with-ai/Google in AfricaAIarticleGenerative AI is helping African educators personalize learning at scale. Discover how our collaborations with UNICEF, the Ministry of Education of Ghana and the African Union are reducing teacher workloads and empowering students with AI fluency, starting with proven results in math & literacy.Googlehttps://blog.google/intl/en-africa/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/empowering-african-students-and-teachers-with-ai/Pren-Tsilya Boa-GueheGovernment Affairs & Public Policy, SSAhttps://blog.google/intl/en-africa/products/explore-get-answers/gemini-omni/a YouTube video showing Gemini Omni<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/GeminiOmni_social.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Introducing Gemini Omni, which allows you to create anything from any input and edit naturally using conversational language.Tue, 19 May 2026 17:45:00 +0000https://blog.google/intl/en-africa/products/explore-get-answers/gemini-omni/Gemini modelsarticleIntroducing Gemini Omni, which allows you to create anything from any input and edit naturally using conversational language.Googlehttps://blog.google/intl/en-africa/products/explore-get-answers/gemini-omni/Koray Kavukcuogluhttps://blog.google/intl/en-africa/company-news/google-shopping-cart/The photo shows a shopping cart icon surrounded by a collage of products and shopping queries.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/IO2026Shopping_hero_GGHBnlG.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">At Google I/O 2026, we introduced an intelligent cart that corrals everything you're shopping, expansions to UCP, tech to power agents that buy for you and more.Tue, 19 May 2026 17:45:00 +0000https://blog.google/intl/en-africa/company-news/google-shopping-cart/ShoppingarticleAt Google I/O 2026, we introduced an intelligent cart that corrals everything you're shopping, expansions to UCP, tech to power agents that buy for you and more.Googlehttps://blog.google/intl/en-africa/company-news/google-shopping-cart/Vidhya Srinivasanhttps://blog.google/intl/en-africa/products/explore-get-answers/gemini-3-5/Gemini 3.5 text and multi-colored star icon on an abstract blue background.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/gemini-3-5__keyword__blog-heade.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">At Google I/O we released Gemini 3.5, our latest series of models combining frontier intelligence with action.Tue, 19 May 2026 17:45:00 +0000https://blog.google/intl/en-africa/products/explore-get-answers/gemini-3-5/Gemini modelsAIarticleAt Google I/O we released Gemini 3.5, our latest series of models combining frontier intelligence with action.Googlehttps://blog.google/intl/en-africa/products/explore-get-answers/gemini-3-5/Koray KavukcuogluJeff DeanOriol VinyalsNoam Shazeerhttps://blog.google/intl/en-africa/products/explore-get-answers/sundar-pichai-io-2026/a series of colorful icons representing Google I/O against a black background<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/SundarKeynote-hero.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">The latest from Google I/O: See how we’re helping you get more done with Gemini.Tue, 19 May 2026 17:45:00 +0000https://blog.google/intl/en-africa/products/explore-get-answers/sundar-pichai-io-2026/SearchGoogle LabsGoogle WorkspaceAIGemini AppGemini modelsarticleThe latest from Google I/O: See how we’re helping you get more done with Gemini.Googlehttps://blog.google/intl/en-africa/products/explore-get-answers/sundar-pichai-io-2026/Sundar Pichaihttps://blog.google/intl/en-africa/products/explore-get-answers/search-io-2026/Text that reads "The best of a search engine with the best of AI"<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Search_AI_and_search_engine_v46.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">We shared the next step in our journey to bring together the best of a search engine with the best of AI.Tue, 19 May 2026 17:45:00 +0000https://blog.google/intl/en-africa/products/explore-get-answers/search-io-2026/SearchAIarticleWe shared the next step in our journey to bring together the best of a search engine with the best of AI.Googlehttps://blog.google/intl/en-africa/products/explore-get-answers/search-io-2026/Elizabeth ReidSearchhttps://blog.google/intl/en-africa/from-side-hustle-to-digital-powerhouse-bridging-africas-100bn-ai-gap/Hustle Academy AI<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Social_Media_Post_Static_9.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Africa’s digital economy is projected to reach $72 billion by 2031, yet a significant skills gap remains. To help close this divide, Google’s Hustle Academy returns in 2…Mon, 11 May 2026 17:27:00 +0000https://blog.google/intl/en-africa/from-side-hustle-to-digital-powerhouse-bridging-africas-100bn-ai-gap/Google NewsAIarticleAfrica’s digital economy is projected to reach $72 billion by 2031, yet a significant skills gap remains. To help close this divide, Google’s Hustle Academy returns in 2026 with a new, one-day format designed to equip entrepreneurs and students with the high-impact AI and digital skills they need to lead the continent’s revolution.Googlehttps://blog.google/intl/en-africa/from-side-hustle-to-digital-powerhouse-bridging-africas-100bn-ai-gap/Siya Madikanehttps://blog.google/intl/en-africa/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/inside-the-aicc-empowering-young-africans-to-build-our-ai-future-at-the-aicc-flutterflow-event/A stylised vector image of the Google AI Community Center in Accra<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Gemini_Generated_Image_8nnndd8n.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">At the AICC, we empower young Africans to turn small ideas into scalable solutions. Through our FlutterFlow workshops, we remove barriers, helping creators build the fut…Thu, 07 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/intl/en-africa/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/inside-the-aicc-empowering-young-africans-to-build-our-ai-future-at-the-aicc-flutterflow-event/Google in AfricaAIarticleAt the AICC, we empower young Africans to turn small ideas into scalable solutions. Through our FlutterFlow workshops, we remove barriers, helping creators build the future of Africa together.Googlehttps://blog.google/intl/en-africa/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/inside-the-aicc-empowering-young-africans-to-build-our-ai-future-at-the-aicc-flutterflow-event/Perry NelsonGoogle Ghanahttps://blog.google/intl/en-africa/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/applications-now-open-100000-google-career-certificate-scholarships-in-ghana/An image showing the ribbon cutting ceremony to commemorate the opeing of the opening of the AI Community Center in Accra<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/unnamed_nR3EIBe.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">We're opening applications for 100,000 Google Career Certificate scholarships in Ghana to empower youth with high-growth digital skillsMon, 27 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/intl/en-africa/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/applications-now-open-100000-google-career-certificate-scholarships-in-ghana/Google in AfricaAIarticleWe're opening applications for 100,000 Google Career Certificate scholarships in Ghana to empower youth with high-growth digital skillsGooglehttps://blog.google/intl/en-africa/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/applications-now-open-100000-google-career-certificate-scholarships-in-ghana/Charles MuritoGovernment Affairs and Public Policy, Sub-Saharan Africahttps://blog.google/intl/en-africa/company-news/meet-the-15-startups-joining-the-google-for-startups-accelerator-africa-class-10/Introducing the exciting startups selected for the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/google_for_startup_acceleerator.max-600x600.format-webp_nXFSIzH.webp">15 innovative startups tackling critical challenges in Africa with AI join the 10th cohort of the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa.Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/intl/en-africa/company-news/meet-the-15-startups-joining-the-google-for-startups-accelerator-africa-class-10/Google in AfricaAIarticle15 innovative startups tackling critical challenges in Africa with AI join the 10th cohort of the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa.Googlehttps://blog.google/intl/en-africa/company-news/meet-the-15-startups-joining-the-google-for-startups-accelerator-africa-class-10/Folarin Aiyegbusihttps://blog.google/intl/en-africa/gemini-is-stopping-harmful-ads-before-people-ever-see-them/Ads Safety Report 2026<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/GeminiAdsreport2026_asset.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Learn how we’re using AI to stay ahead of even the most sophisticated scammers in our 2025 Ads Safety Report.Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:02:00 +0000https://blog.google/intl/en-africa/gemini-is-stopping-harmful-ads-before-people-ever-see-them/Google NewsAIarticleLearn how we’re using AI to stay ahead of even the most sophisticated scammers in our 2025 Ads Safety Report.Googlehttps://blog.google/intl/en-africa/gemini-is-stopping-harmful-ads-before-people-ever-see-them/Keerat SharmaAds Privacy and Safetyhttps://blog.google/intl/en-africa/google-launches-personal-intelligence-in-the-gemini-app-in-south-africa/Personal Intelligence<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/PersonalintelligenceGemini_Soci.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Earlier this year, we introduced Personal Intelligence in the U.S. to show how Gemini can make life easier by learning what matters most to you. Today, we’re officially …Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:08:00 +0000https://blog.google/intl/en-africa/google-launches-personal-intelligence-in-the-gemini-app-in-south-africa/Google NewsAIarticleEarlier this year, we introduced Personal Intelligence in the U.S. to show how Gemini can make life easier by learning what matters most to you. Today, we’re officially bringing that personalized experience to our users in South Africa.Googlehttps://blog.google/intl/en-africa/google-launches-personal-intelligence-in-the-gemini-app-in-south-africa/Josh Woodward