Ethiopia Intensifies Reforestation Drive with Launch of 8th Green Legacy Campaign
The tree-planting drive has become a cornerstone of Ethiopia's environmental policy, linking ecosystem restoration with economic development goals.
Development & Impact
Development & Impact focuses on initiatives, projects and solutions improving lives across Africa. This section covers health, education, agriculture, infrastructure, climate resilience, capacity building, social development, community transformation and the work of institutions advancing inclusive progress.
Women Entrepreneurs Seen as Catalyst for Africa’s Growth
Women-led enterprises continue to power local economies, with women accounting for 58% of Africa's self-employed population and contributing about 13%...
ATLAS Umoja AI Unites Partners to Drive AI in African Languages
Supporters say the initiative will also help attract investment, strengthen national AI capabilities and expand access to digital services across...
‘Innovation Must Reach Communities That Need It Most,’ Bill Gates Says During Rwanda Visit
American philanthropist spent a week meeting government officials, researchers and health workers while exploring Rwanda's investments in AI, digital infrastructure...
Ethiopia’s First AI Startup Incubation Program Graduates Inaugural Cohort
Six-month incubation program equips entrepreneurs with mentorship, technical support and industry connections to bring AI innovations to market.
1,700 Refugee and Host Community Youth Receive Digital Skills Training in Kenya
The initiative combines community-based training, Microsoft certifications and employment pathways to expand digital opportunities for young people in Kenya's two...
Inclusive Education Seen as Foundation for Africa’s Sustainable Growth
Quality, inclusive education is the cornerstone of Africa's sustainable future, with experts urging reforms rooted in Ubuntu and decolonization.
People, Not Technology, Remain Africa’s Biggest Digital Transformation Challenge
Experts speaking during DigiBiz Africa's latest webinar said businesses often focus on software while overlooking the human behaviors that determine...
Africa Ready to ‘Build and Deploy AI at Scale,’ President Kagame Tells UN Summit
Addressing delegates at the U.N. AI for Good Summit, the Rwandan president said countries must be intentional about how AI...
TikTok Launches AI Literacy Hub in Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa as Part of Broader Safety Push
New in-app hub aims to help users identify AI-generated content and understand how artificial intelligence is used on the platform,...
Senegalese Football Star Sadio Mané Launches $20 Million Agro-Processing Project in Bambali
Two-time Africa Cup of Nations winner Sadio Mané invests $20.4 million in a mango-processing project in his hometown of Bambali...
Ghana Strengthens Clinical Trial Capabilities to Improve Health Preparedness
Ghana is developing its first national clinical trials strategy after 15 research and health institutions assessed their capacity with support...
Water Security Moves from Commitment to Implementation at AU Public Lecture
AU institutions, academia and youth examined how stronger capacity, gender-responsive policy and innovation can advance water and sanitation commitments.
Policy Harmonization, Regional Trade Key to Closing Africa’s Energy Gap
African Union Commissioner Lerato Dorothy Mataboge calls for coordinated energy policies, investment and cross-border electricity trade to close Africa’s power...