Somalia is set to establish an AI Academy in Mogadishu, following a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between Tabaarak ICT Solutions and the Somali National Artificial Intelligence Centre, led by Director Dr. Mohamed Adam Isak. The academy will focus on continuous education, training, and capacity-building in artificial intelligence, operating as part of Somali National University.
The partnership aims to strengthen collaboration between higher education institutions and the private sector, supporting innovation and digital skills development nationwide. It will also expand research initiatives and create internship opportunities for students, equipping them with the skills needed to pursue careers in technology, while supporting technological progress in Somalia.
The AI Academy will offer courses taught by industry and academic experts, facilitating knowledge exchange between the two sectors. This initiative shows Somalia’s commitment to leveraging AI for national development.
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This initiative is part of a broader trend across Africa, where countries are launching AI training facilities to develop digital talent. For instance, in September 2026, Egypt’s National Telecommunication Institute (NTI) and Cisco partnered to train 3,000 certified technology instructors, supporting Egypt’s national AI strategy. In May 2026, Lesotho and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) discussed plans for an AI academy in the mountain kingdom.
Similarly, in March 2026, Zambia and Obrizum Group launched a pilot project to integrate AI into the country’s education system. In February 2026, Ethiopia launched an Artificial Intelligence University Innovation Pod (AI UniPod) in Addis Ababa, a national innovation center designed to strengthen national capacities in AI and accelerate the development of local technological solutions.
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