The African Union’s Continental Education Strategy for Africa (CESA) highlights the transformative role of ICT in empowering youth, particularly women, to drive socio-economic development. The Innovating Education Expo recognizes young African women who are leveraging STEM to address community challenges. Notable innovators include Susannah…
AfriLabs has expanded its Pan-Afrikan network with 18 new innovation-tech hubs, strengthening its mission to foster a dynamic and collaborative innovation ecosystem across Africa. Representing diverse regions, the new hubs include organizations from West, East, Southern, and Central Africa. This expansion brings the total number of hubs in the…
The Africa World Initiative (AWI) at Princeton University, established in 2022, is an interdisciplinary center dedicated to enhancing Africa's global presence through academia, policy, and innovation. Led by Professor Chika Okeke-Agulu, AWI focuses on integrating African languages into artificial intelligence, facilitating meaningful…
Kó Artspace is pleased to present Kindred Spirits: A Gathering of the Aka Circle of Artists, showcasing the works of fifteen members of the Aka Circle, a pioneering collective of contemporary Nigerian artists. Founded in 1985 by El Anatsui and Obiora Udechukwu, the Aka Circle was a significant force in Nigeria's art scene, challenging…
The Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) in Benin City, Nigeria, opens its first building in November 2024, aiming to democratize access to Nigeria’s heritage. Originally linked to the restitution of the Benin Bronzes, MOWAA now focuses on cultural regeneration, blending local traditions with contemporary art. Its campus includes galleries,…
Zipline, is a company revolutionizing healthcare delivery in Africa by using drones to deliver medical supplies to remote and underserved areas. Founded in 2014, Zipline operates in countries like Rwanda, Ghana, and Nigeria, where it provides essential medicines, blood, vaccines, and other critical supplies, reducing delivery times from hours…
Innovative agricultural practices and technologies are being implemented in Kenya to address the challenges of climate change on maize production. Key strategies include developing drought-resistant maize varieties, which help sustain crop yields in the face of unpredictable weather patterns. Farmers are also adopting improved farming…
Chika Okeke-Agulu, Robert Schirmer Professor of Art and Archaeology and African American Studies and Director of the Africa World Initiative won the 2024 Arnold Rubin Outstanding Publication Award/ Multi-Author Award with his book El Anatsui: The Reinvention of Sculpture.
Senegal successfully launched its first satellite, GAINDESAT-1A marking a major technological advancement for the country. GAINDESAT-1A aims to enhance various sectors including agriculture, climate monitoring, and telecommunications. Senegalese engineers built GAINDESAT-1A in partnership with the French Space Centre of Montpellier University…
15-year-old Heman Bekele’s achievement is the creation of a groundbreaking soap with the potential to treat and prevent various types of skin cancer. Reflecting on his invention, Heman questioned, "What is one universally impactful idea that transcends socioeconomic barriers?" He realized that soap, a product used by nearly everyone for hygiene…