
5 African AI Tools You Should Be Using (But Probably Aren’t)
Africa is not just catching up with AI — we’re shaping it. Here are 5 made-in-Africa tools that deserve a spot in your workflow.
1. InstaDeep (Tunisia)
Builds cutting-edge decision-making AI for logistics, health, and energy sectors. Their platform is used by global companies to enhance operations through deep reinforcement learning.
2. Ubenwa (Nigeria/Canada)
This powerful tool uses AI to analyze a baby’s cry for signs of birth asphyxia, helping doctors make life-saving diagnoses early. It’s a groundbreaking example of health tech with African roots.
3. Zindi (South Africa)
A data science competition platform empowering African data scientists to solve real-world problems. Great for students, professionals, and companies. Join now:
4. DataPath (Kenya)
Designed for African farmers, this AI-powered tool detects crop disease from photos taken on a phone, helping boost food security through smart farming.
5. Kwanele Chatbot (South Africa)
This AI bot helps report gender-based violence incidents and provides real-time support, including emergency services contact. A vital innovation for community safety.
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