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What’s behind Rwanda’s AI push to leapfrog Africa’s digital divide

A quiet street of Rwanda. Photo by Chris wade Ntezicimpa @ Pexels
A quiet street of Rwanda. Photo by Chris wade Ntezicimpa @ Pexels
  • Rwanda targets AI-led growth to reach middle-income status by 2035
  • Public-private partnerships anchor ambitious digital transformation strategy

 

KIGALI, RWANDA — Rwanda is accelerating its push into artificial intelligence, betting on digital innovation to transform its economy and secure middle-income status within a decade.

Visitors to Rwanda often remark on its striking orderliness — from spotless streets to its strict ban on plastic bags — hallmarks of a country that has built a global reputation for disciplined governance and environmental stewardship.

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