By Simply Wall St
Publication Date: 2026-03-14 22:08:00
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Microsoft is expanding its AI footprint in Africa, with plans to train 3,000,000 people in AI skills.
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The company is partnering with MTN Group to bring Microsoft 365 and Copilot AI tools to 300,000,000 subscribers.
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Microsoft has announced a US$330 million investment to grow cloud and data center capacity in Africa, including exploring renewable powered infrastructure in Kenya.
For investors tracking Microsoft (NasdaqGS:MSFT), the AI push in Africa comes as the stock trades at a recent close of US$395.55. The company’s longer term share returns are mixed, with a 44.9% gain over three years and 79.0% over five years, alongside a 16.4% decline year to date.
This African initiative could matter for how Microsoft positions its cloud and AI services in a large, growing user base and enterprise market. Readers may want to watch how execution on…