7AI & DataNewJun 25, 2026
Rwanda's cabinet approves National AI Agency

Rwanda's cabinet has approved the establishment of a National AI Agency, marking a concrete policy milestone in the country's artificial intelligence governance agenda. The move carries signalling weight across East Africa as governments assess how to institutionalise AI oversight.
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