With Africa needing over US$77 billion annually to close existing education funding gaps, several countries are dedicating significant portions of their national budgets to the education…
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The United Nations (UN) strongly emphasised the urgent need for reform on Monday, stating that Africa’s significant underrepresentation on the Security Council is simply wrong and…
In 2013, the African Union unveiled the African Integrated High-Speed Railway Network (AIHSRN), a flagship project led by the African Union as part of its Agenda…
Africa receives more bright sunlight than any other continent, highlighting its massive potential for solar energy solutions to bridge energy gaps. Countries already harness this abundant…
Artificial Intelligence is beginning to profoundly impact the documentation and analysis of indigenous languages, with Google Translate taking on a diversity of African languages and dialects. More…
The green revolution in tech startup funding continues on the continent with a new report showing Africa’s climate tech startups have overtaken their fintech counterpart, hauling…
May brought a funding windfall for African startups, with US$187 million raised, signalling that better days are still ahead for the continent’s Venture Capital (VC) space.…
Skit makers in Africa have become pivotal figures in the highly diversified entertainment industry, skillfully blending humour and social commentary to captivate audiences across the continent…
Africa stands out as the continent with the youngest population globally. In 2023, about 40 per cent of its inhabitants were aged 15 or younger. According…
The African Development Bank and technology giant Intel are collaborating to transform the African digital ecosystem by equipping 3 million Africans and 30,000 government officials with…