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African mums use AI to navigate pregnancy
Across Africa, digital innovations are giving expectant and new mothers ways to navigate pregnancy. Sòláyò AI is Nigeria’s latest entry into the field.
The Dubai restaurant bringing Africans together over Ivorian food
For Africans living abroad, food can be a way to stay connected to home and build new communities. Aminatou Camara, an Ivorian restaurateur in Dubai, has converted her passion for food into a meeting place where people from all over Africa can share meals, build friendships, and experience a sense of belonging outside their own country.
Rwanda secures 10-year Formula 1 deal to bring Grand Prix back to Africa
The agreement ends a 33-year absence from the continent and puts a purpose-built circuit in Bugesera at the centre of Rwanda’s plans to expand tourism, investment and international sports business. The next test is whether the country can turn the global championship into lasting economic opportunities for local businesses and communities.
The African engineer making job hunting easier for everyone
John Paul Chikwendu Ezeagwu’s struggle to find a job felt personal. So the Nigerian co-founded JobRaker, an AI-powered platform that automates parts of the job-hunting
An African-built AI is making mental health support more accessible
Esther Eruchie wanted to create an easily-accessible health care service. Now she helps patients throughout Africa, while keeping the involvement of human therapists part of the care.
Togo’s cotton farmers rebuild soils and cut pest treatments
Cotton farmers in Togo are rebuilding their soils, reporting higher yields and reducing pesticide applications as regenerative practices take root.
Designing Buildings That Catch What Falls on Them
South African designer Shaakira Jassat has developed a water-harvesting system inspired by one of the Namib Desert’s smallest and most resourceful survivors. After successful pilots in South Africa and the Netherlands, the technology is moving from design experiment towards commercial production.
NOBEL PEACE PRIZE SPECIAL: Africa Reacts – Navi Pillay’s Nobel win draws attention to her work defending media freedom and beyond
Recognised by the Norwegian Nobel Committee for her efforts to promote peace and international law, Navi Pillay is being celebrated by African media, legal and civil society voices for a career advancing justice, accountability and human rights — including the right to report freely and safely.
Burundi’s sacred drums beat on as a new generation learns
At Gishora, young apprentices learn Burundi’s royal drumming tradition, recognised by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage, from masters who began as children themselves.
COLUMN: Africa Is Not Waiting in the New World Order
Africa is already helping to shape the new world order through trade, innovation and stronger institutions. Former Nigerian Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo argues that the continent must recognise its progress and use its growing influence with confidence and purpose.