Ethiopia to launch first artificial intelligence university next year

Ethiopia is set to make a major leap in digital education as its first-ever artificial intelligence (AI) university is expected to become operational in the next Ethiopian year, as reported by ENA, a partner of TV BRICS.

The announcement was made by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed during an address to members of the House of People’s Representatives, where he highlighted artificial intelligence as a central pillar of Ethiopia’s national reform agenda. According to the Prime Minister, AI has been elevated to the highest level of government policy, reflecting the country’s ambition to compete in an increasingly technology-driven global economy. The government, he said, views early investment in advanced technologies as essential for future competitiveness and sustainable growth.

Construction of the AI-focused university is already under way, with the institution described as one of the largest of its kind globally. The campus is expected to become functional within months, providing specialised education and research capacity in artificial intelligence, data science and advanced digital technologies.

The Prime Minister stressed that technology has been identified as one of Ethiopia’s five key pillars of economic growth, with a strong emphasis on empowering young people. Alongside the new university, national initiatives aimed at developing digital skills are progressing rapidly, including large-scale training programmes designed to prepare millions of young Ethiopians for future-orientated careers.

Officials say the establishment of the AI university represents a new chapter in Ethiopia’s development path, positioning knowledge, innovation and digital capability at the core of national transformation. The initiative is expected to strengthen the country’s role in the global digital economy while creating long-term opportunities for future generations, as reported by the source.