Google launches an initiative to provide free access to its premium AI subscription, Google AI Pro, for university students in South Africa, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, and Zimbabwe. The offer, available for 12 months, aims to enhance learning and research capabilities using Google's Gemini 2.5 Pro. Alex Okosi, MD for Google Sub-Saharan Africa, emphasizes the initiative’s role in "democratizing access to technology," equipping students with essential AI skills for future success in a competitive workforce.