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Tech news: Mogadishu is getting an AI Academy
Tabaarak ICT Solutions and the Somali National Artificial Intelligence Centre signed an agreement to open an AI Academy in Mogadishu. Here is what it could mean for local businesses.
On 5 November 2026, Connecting Africa reported that Tabaarak ICT Solutions and the Somali National Artificial Intelligence Centre, which is part of Somali National University, signed a memorandum of understanding to set up an AI Academy in Mogadishu.
What the academy will do
- Offer ongoing education and training in artificial intelligence.
- Run courses taught by experts from universities and from private companies.
- Expand research and create more internships for students.
- Bring higher education and the private sector closer together on digital skills.
Tabaarak ICT Solutions CEO Gure Abdi said the partnership is about joining the shift towards AI while making the best use of the resources Somalia already has.
Part of a wider push across Africa
Somalia is not alone. In September 2026, Egypt's National Telecommunication Institute and Cisco agreed to train 3,000 certified technology instructors, and Ethiopia opened an AI innovation centre in Addis Ababa earlier this year.
Why it matters for businesses here
More trained people in Mogadishu means more local talent for companies that want to use AI in customer service, data, and marketing. It also means more clients who understand what these tools can and cannot do, which leads to clearer briefs and better work.
We will follow the academy as it opens and share what changes for brands and organizations in Somalia.
