Raphael Obonyo

A smallholder farmer in rural Africa uses the AI-powered PlantVillage mobile app to tackle crop pests and adapt to the challenges of climate change.

Making Artificial Intelligence safe in Africa

DigitalizationStakeholders call for balanced AI regulations to harness its potential for societal good.

Young women in AkiraChix hardware and electronics class build circuit boards.

Empowering girls in Africa to embrace STEM

DigitalizationMore initiatives needed to inspire and equip young women to pursue careers in science, technology and innovation.

Samuel Jepi, National Forest Initiative, outside of the NFI camp near Kupiano, Papua New Guinea. May 23, 2019

Creating credible carbon market in Africa

climate changeIntegrity is key as world’s largest carbon market auction is held in Nairobi

Streamlining Egypt’s food value chain through technology

Farah Emara’s agri-tech start-up connects fresh fruit and vegetables farmers to buyers by leveraging data and technology

Restoring landscapes, fighting climate change

Sustainable Development Goals Wangari Maathai— The legacy of Wangari Maathai continues - says daughter Wanjira Mathai on Wangari Maathai Day and Africa Environment Day.

Students of the Africa Leadership University School of Business graduate in Kigali.

Preparing young Africans for jobs of the future

Education Transforming Education Summit

Adequate education financing, updated curricula and accelerated e-learning will help develop skills to meet future workforce demands

‘The legacy of Wangari Maathai continues’

sustainable development Wangari Maathai

— says daughter Wanjira Mathai on Wangari Maathai Day and Africa Environment Day.

Daniel ‘Churchill’ Ndambuki’s organization's Laugh Industry provides a platform and job opportunities for young artists in East Africa.

Using comedy to tell the African story

Creative IndustriesTop comedian, Daniel ‘Churchill’ Ndambuki’s organization - Laugh Industry – is providing a platform and job opportunities for young artists in East Africa, sees opportunities in the AfCFTA.

Africa’s Free Trade Area to boost the creative industry, generate jobs for the youth

Free Trade AfCFTA

These include visual and performing arts, crafts, cultural festivals, photography, music, dance, film, fashion, video games, digital animation, publishing, architecture, and more.