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Algeria’s AI cluster highlights Africa’s industrial policy reset
African states are moving to control how AI ecosystems are built, shifting from fragmented growth to structured, state-led systems. Algeria’s new cluster offers a clear
Lens queen breaking barriers
Béatrice-Nicole Kouadio began taking photographs as a young journalist because she needed images for her stories. What began as a practical tool then became a long-term career – one she has persevered with and succeeded in, despite the barriers of prejudice.
Africa pushes fungi into conservation frameworks, transforming how ecosystems are valued
Africa is moving to formally include fungi, or “funga,” alongside plants and animals in conservation systems. The shift is forcing a rethink of how ecosystems are measured, how carbon is counted, and how conservation funding is allocated.
The Tech Sisters connecting, coding and creating an Ivorian ecosystem
“Tech Sister” Longa Andrea Mbuyamba is working to change who gets to shape West Africa’s tech ecosystem.
“We are one people” – connecting conversations between Nigeria and Latin America
Many of the connections between Africa and Latin America—forged and lost centuries ago in the trans-Atlantic slave trade—remain largely unexplored. In southeastern Nigeria, a cultural initiative is reversing that, connecting Nigerians to “sisters” and “brothers” in the Spanish-speaking world through music, dance, and community.
Sawe resets the limits of the marathon in London
Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe has rewritten what the marathon can look like, running 1:59:30 to win the London Marathon and become the first man to break the two-hour barrier in an official race.
Africa is shifting access to cash across ATMs and retail networks
Africa is reworking how cash is accessed, with banks upgrading ATMs while shifting everyday transactions into retail networks. The move reflects rising costs, security risks, and changing customer behaviour, forcing banks to rethink how physical cash is distributed.
Girls Who Golf
Golf has long been defined by its quiet landscapes and a reputation for exclusivity, often leaving women on the periphery of its networks. In Kenya, this narrative is shifting as fairways evolve into hubs for mentorship and community. Leading this charge is entrepreneur Jackline Cherop Sirai, whose initiative, Girls Who Golf NBO, is dismantling barriers to ensure the next generation of female players finds a true sense of belonging on the green.
How digital transformation is offering a highway for African women
Digital growth in Côte d’Ivoire is changing both how systems work and who is involved. The shift increasingly highlights the visibility of women, not as marginal participants, but as influential figures shaping the usage and understanding of digital media.
Dangote and the rise of African industrial capital
Aliko Dangote’s industrial push is a leading example of how African capital can finance and build large-scale industrial systems. From Nigeria’s shift to net fuel exports in 2026 to plans for petrochemical expansion and a pan-African listing, his refinery is reshaping ownership, financing, and value capture.