African Languages – Techies Node

Apply for the LINGUA Africa Open Call for Inclusive AI Language Projects

May 29, 2026

Africa is building AI in its own languages, and up to $250,000 is now available to support it. LINGUA Africa has opened applications for African AI projects focused on indigenous languages, datasets, and digital accessibility. Backed by Microsoft AI for Good Lab, Google.org, the Gates Foundation, and Masakhane, the initiative will fund projects improving AI…

Ecosystem Updates, News

Africana AI Rolls out New Features on Language Development Platform

Techies Node

May 15, 2026

AfricanaAI, a tech platform building intelligent systems that empower people across Africa to access knowledge in the languages they think, learn, and live, is opening a new step in the AfricanaAI journey through its new features. Native speakers can now contribute authentic Hausa text and voice data directly on our platform, helping build AI…

Editorial, Opinion

Tribute to a Visionary at 70: Dr. Tunde Adégbolá and the Tech-Driven Revival of the Yorùbá Language

Techies Node

August 5, 2025

In the rapidly evolving world of technology, few names resonate with the clarity, purpose, and cultural significance as that of Dr. Tunde Adégbolá. A broadcast engineer, computer scientist, and human language technologist, Dr. Adégbolá has devoted decades to a cause that is both technically challenging and culturally vital: integrating African languages—especially Yorùbá—into the digital age.…