Pan African Informatics Olympiad
An annual programming competition for high school students across Africa, promoting computational thinking and problem-solving skills.
PAIO 2026
Will be Hosted in Kigali, Rwanda
23rd - 30th July 2026
Latest Updates
The North African Olympiad in Informatics (NAOI) 2026 is coming to Libya on April 18th, 2026
International programming competition hosted by the Libyan Olympiad in Informatics. Designed for North African students, but welcomes guest participants from other regions.
PAIO 2026 will be hosted in Kigali, Rwanda from 23rd to 30th July
It will be Hosted by Rwanda Olympiad Foundation (ROF) & African Olympiad Academy (AOA).
Competition Resources
Access curated books, links, contests and problem sets to help prepare for PAIO and other olympiads.
Assembly & Meetings
During PAIO 2025, there were 3 GA meetings that shaped the orientation of the competition. The General Assembly consisted of 14 participating countries.