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1st Edition · Sousse, Tunisia · April 2026
Where Africa's
Brightest Minds
Compete.
It started with a dream — to give Africa's most gifted young minds a stage worthy of their ambition. In Sousse, that dream became reality. 15 countries. 24 teams. Competing head-to-head in Artificial Intelligence.
The first edition is over.
The movement has only just begun.
15
Countries
24
Teams
1st
Edition
Continental champion
🇹🇳
Tunisia
Team 2 · 1st place
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🥈 Silver
Tunisia — Team 1
🇧🇼
🥉 Bronze
Botswana — Team 1
The 1st edition of AOAI
The 1st African Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (AOAI) 2026 will be held in Sousse, an iconic coastal city and one of Tunisia’s major academic and technological hubs. Known for its rich historical heritage, academic vibrancy, and openness to innovation, Sousse will provide an ideal setting to welcome young talents from across Africa to celebrate scientific and technological excellence.
Located at the heart of the Mediterranean and at the crossroads of African and international cultures, Tunisia plays a growing role in the development of digital innovation and artificial intelligence on the continent. By hosting AOAI 2026, the country reaffirms its commitment to supporting science education, international collaboration, and the emergence of a new generation of African leaders in the field of artificial intelligence.
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