Djibouti’s first AI prototyping prize goes to local makers

Djibouti organised its first national AI prototyping competition in 2026. Young teams presented solutions at the national forum in September after a selection process that attracted 126 applications. Tech Genius won first prize; Port Flow AI and Curieux en blouse were also recognised.

Tech Genius was developed by Mohamed Hassan Isman and Omar Abdillahi Omar. Port Flow AI was presented by Ali Mohamed Ali. Curieux en blouse was created by Badria Ali Hamadou, Mohamed Moussa Ali and Mohamed Soultan Mohamed.

This is a concrete view of what new digital products could emerge locally: young developers are making prototypes for problems they recognise and defending them in front of buyers, judges and institutions.

For Brief54, the people and prototypes matter more than the conference itself. The teams’ names make future follow-up possible.