PM Abiy Stresses Africa Must Shape AI on Its Own Terms to Ensure No One is Left Behind

Addis Ababa, May 17, 2025 (ENA) -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed emphasized that Africa is entering a new era where homegrown Artificial Intelligence can drive inclusive prosperity and help realize the goals of Agenda 2063.

 

The premier remarked this in today’s ‘AI for Africa’ program under the theme “Leveraging AI for Africa’s Prosperity & Collaboration” organized as part of the Ethiopian Tech Expo 2025.

He noted that Ethiopia is leading by example—investing in AI, digital infrastructure, and skills development to build a future-ready society.

 

Through initiatives such as the Ethiopian AI Institute, Digital ID, and the “5 Million Coders” program, the country is translating vision into tangible impact, the premier stated.

Looking ahead to 2030, he stressed that Africa must shape AI on its own terms—ethically, inclusively, and sustainably—to ensure no one is left behind.