Shaping Africa's Sustainable Future with GeoAI
Uniting researchers, engineers, and policymakers to harness geospatial artificial intelligence for climate action, food security, disaster response, and sustainable development across the African continent.
News & Announcements
Highlights from the GeoAI-Africa community — publications, features, and updates.
Livestock Detection and Counting in Kenyan Rangelands
Ian Ocholla (UCT) presents his work on detecting and counting livestock in Kenyan rangelands using remote sensing and deep learning techniques.
Read moreAddressing the Most Pressing African Challenges with GeoAI
Our perspective article in GIM International outlines how GeoAI-Africa is making advanced geospatial tools accessible and impactful across the continent.
Read morePrediction and Uncertainty Quantification of Drought in North Benin
Aurel Davy Tchokponhoue (UM6P/EPFL) and Bernardin Ligan (UM6P) present their research on drought prediction and uncertainty quantification.
Read moreOur Mission
The GeoAI-Africa community is dedicated to uniting students, researchers, and practitioners focused on addressing Africa's unique geospatial and remote sensing challenges.
Recognizing the gap in communities specifically targeting climate and sustainability issues — a pressing concern for Africa and the broader Global South — we draw inspiration from successful AI communities like Deep Learning Indaba and the Masakhane community. Our vision is for GeoAI-Africa to spearhead innovative research and practices in geospatial machine learning tailored to African scenarios.
Crucially, our community is committed to forging collaborations with partners and stakeholders, ensuring swift, coordinated responses to African emergencies.
Remote Sensing
Leveraging satellite data and Earth observation for actionable insights across the continent.
Climate Action
Developing AI-driven solutions for climate monitoring, resilience, and adaptation strategies.
Food Security
Using GeoAI to enhance agricultural productivity, crop monitoring, and food distribution systems.
Disaster Response
Enabling rapid, coordinated emergency response through geospatial intelligence and predictive models.
Urban Development
Supporting sustainable urban planning with spatial analytics and data-driven decision making.
Public Health
Mapping disease patterns and health infrastructure to improve healthcare delivery across Africa.
Driving Real Impact
Our primary goal is to foster the implementation of GeoAI solutions across different sectors for the sustainable development of African nations.
Showcase GeoAI Advancements
Highlighting the latest GeoAI breakthroughs and their practical applications for African development.
Address Ethical Challenges
Discussing methodological challenges and ethical considerations within the African context, ensuring responsible AI deployment.
Knowledge Exchange
Facilitating collaboration and networking among students, researchers, industry practitioners, and policymakers.
Mentorship Programs
Enhancing mentorship for up-and-coming scholars in the GeoAI domain through structured programs and guidance.
How to Get Involved
Learn & Grow
Access online resources, tutorials, learning sessions, reading groups, and more.
View ResourcesContribute to Projects
Work on large-scale projects tackling real challenges across the continent.
View GitHubMentorship Program
Join our mentorship program to be guided by experts in geospatial AI and machine learning.
Apply NowCommunity Projects
Large-scale initiatives led by the GeoAI-Africa community and its partners to advance geospatial AI across the continent.
Our Team
A diverse team of researchers and practitioners from leading institutions — united by a shared commitment to advancing GeoAI for Africa's future.
Core Team
Advisors
Our Events
From workshops at Deep Learning Indaba to practicals at AMLD Africa — we bring the GeoAI community together.
GeoAI for a Sustainable Future in Africa
Deep Learning Indaba 2024
Second edition of the workshop bringing researchers, policymakers, and regulators to discuss security, transparency, and ethical considerations in GeoAI for developing countries.
Learn MoreGeoAI in Africa: Harnessing Satellite Data for Climate Resilience
AMLD Africa 2024
Workshop focused on leveraging satellite data and geospatial machine learning for climate resilience across the African continent.
Learn MoreGeospatial ML Workshop & Practical
Deep Learning Indaba 2023
"Let's Map Africa!" — An interactive practical and workshop on geospatial machine learning at Africa's premier deep learning conference.
Learn MoreGeoAI for Africa Practical
Deep Learning Indaba-X Morocco 2023
Hands-on practical session introducing GeoAI tools and techniques to participants across North and West Africa.
Learn MoreResources & Materials
Our platform provides online resources — tutorials, datasets, tools, webinars, hackathons, and mentorship programs to develop your skills and apply them to real-world challenges.
Our GitHub
Code, tutorials, and practical materials from our workshops and community projects.
ExploreInteractive Geospatial Mapping
Workshop materials from our AMLD Africa 2024 session on satellite data for climate resilience.
View MaterialsGeospatial ML Notebook
Hands-on Jupyter notebook from the "Let's Map Africa!" practical at Deep Learning Indaba 2023.
Open NotebookIndaba-X Morocco Colab
Google Colab notebook from the GeoAI for Africa practical at Indaba-X Morocco 2023.
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