Angola’s President steps-in Algiers “AI” higher school

Angola’s President Joao Lourenço took a deep dive into the future of African tech Tuesday with a high-profile visit to the National Higher School of Artificial Intelligence (ENSIA) at Algiers’ premier science hub in Sidi Abdellah.

Flanked by senior ministers, the President went behind the scenes of Algeria’s AI powerhouse, touring high-performance data centers and getting a firsthand look at the sophisticated digital infrastructure shaping the next generation of engineers.

The visit wasn’t just about admiring the hardware; it was a front-row seat to innovation. Lourenço spent time meeting student entrepreneurs, exploring a vibrant exhibition of startups and “made-in-Algeria” tech projects. This tech-focused tour follows a major cooperation agreement signed Monday between Algeria and Angola, signaling a new era of cross-border partnership in science, research, and digital innovation. It’s clear that as both nations look to diversify their economies, the road to progress is being paved with code and silicon.