September 27
Africa: Transforming Africa With STI-Driven Solutions
In Africa, there is one undeniable truth: no matter the focus--whether youth-driven, women-driven, or community-driven--the common denominator for sustainable development lies in… Read more »
August 23
Nigeria: Nigeria's Roadmap to Digital Transformation Under the Afcta
The country is investing in digital infrastructure and talent development, aiming to unlock new economic growth opportunities Read more »
April 19
Egypt: 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 Read more »
March 07
Africa: Artificial Intelligence and Africa
Experts say supportive policies and robust infrastructure key for tech opportunities Read more »
February 26
Botswana: Using Technology to Fight Food Insecurity in Botswana
Tumo Kgabeng's agritech solution uses drones to track pests, diseases and soil quality and recommends treatments. Read more »
February 15
Africa: Bridging Africa's Gender Gap in Tech
Meet Mbali Hlongwane, founder and CEO of Pink Codrs Africa. Ms. Hlongwane, 30, is founder of Pink Codrs Africa that supports over 500 women in the tech space across South Africa… Read more »
January 03
Africa: Artificial intelligence Expert Warns of 'Digital Colonization' in Africa
Artificial intelligence (AI) is ripe to help resolve certain major problems in Africa, from farming to the health sector, but Senegalese expert Seydina Moussa Ndiaye is warning of… Read more »
July 24, 2023
Africa: Closing Gender Tech Gap Will Boost Agri-Food Systems
Lauren Phillips, Deputy Director, Inclusive Rural Transformation and Gender Equality at FAO says increasing women's empowerment has a positive impact on agricultural production,… Read more »
July 12, 2023
Africa: Addressing Online Hate Speech
UN launches new guidelines for policy makers and practitioners to counter hate Read more »
April 28, 2023
Rwanda: Rwandan Woman Develops App to Boost Agriculture
The Smart Potato Greenhouse Technology app uses sensors to monitor soil quality and temperature and automates irrigation Read more »
March 17, 2023
East Africa: Horn of Africa - Using Digital Technologies to Advance Women, Peace and Security Agenda
Online platforms provide unique opportunities to women's political, economic, and social inclusion, which requires sustained commitment by the international community. Read more »
March 01, 2023
North Africa: WeRise App Bridges Generations to Promote Gender Equality Through Gaming
Last July, hundreds of people from across the Middle East and Northern Africa (MENA) region--including activists, influencers, academics, journalists and the Swedish Ambassador to… Read more »
February 24, 2023
Africa: Power On - How We Can Supercharge an Equitable Digital Future
From online learning and digital activism to the rapid expansion of high-paying tech jobs, the digital age has generated unprecedented opportunities for the empowerment of women… Read more »
March 01, 2023
Zambia: Imagine the Future We Want - Transforming Internet Governance to Eliminate Online Inequalities
Tech has shaped the lives of young people in profound and unique ways, hence the need to invest in it Read more »
November 29, 2022
Africa: Digitizing Africa, the Key to Stronger Institutions
Good governance and strong institutions enhance a country's ability to mobilize domestic resources through revenue collection Read more »
Africa: With 2.7 Billion People Still Offline, What Does Africa's Resilient Digital Future Look Like?
UN forum to seek solutions for creating an open, free, secure and inclusive Internet Read more »
