Somali National University has opened the Somali National Artificial Intelligence Centre, creating the country’s first national hub dedicated to Artificial Intelligence research, education and innovation as Somalia seeks to strengthen its Digital Transformation agenda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The new Centre of Excellence was unveiled during a ceremony in Mogadishu attended by representatives from government institutions, universities, higher education bodies, technology specialists, Artificial Intelligence experts and other stakeholders. The university said the facility will become its main centre for AI research and innovation while supporting locally developed technologies aimed at national development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to the university, the centre will focus on expanding research, developing Somali expertise, encouraging innovation, contributing to AI policy and governance and building partnerships that promote responsible Artificial Intelligence. Research will cover Machine Learning, natural language processing, data science, computer vision, robotics and AI ethics, with projects designed to benefit sectors including education, healthcare, agriculture, governance and economic growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In addition to research, the centre will provide academic courses, professional training, research programmes and innovation initiatives to equip students, researchers and professionals with the skills needed to apply Artificial Intelligence across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The launch reflects Somalia’s ambition to develop its own AI capabilities rather than rely solely on imported technologies. It also follows the country’s recent call for African languages to be better represented in Artificial Intelligence systems, highlighting the importance of Somali-language research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By establishing a national institution focused on Artificial Intelligence, Somalia aims to develop home-grown expertise, retain skilled researchers and encourage technological innovation that supports long-term economic and social development.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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