Ethiopia Invites Russian Institutions to Partner with New AI University

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed invited Russian universities and research institutions on 29 October 2026 to collaborate with the newly established Medemer University of Artificial Intelligence in Addis Ababa. The initiative aims to strengthen AI education, research capacity and local technology skills. No specific university investment budget or partnership contract value has been announced. Universities, training providers and technology companies can explore opportunities in AI education, digital learning platforms and research infrastructure. HPC can support high-performance computing, AI research environments and institutional technology planning; contact HPC for a quotation based on the confirmed project scope.