Changing the narrative on Africa.
Across Africa, many people struggle to access affordable legal information and professional advice. Podus AI, founded by Nigerian lawyer Nelson Olanipekun, uses artificial intelligence to help people understand legal information and navigate their options.
Shared water and power are easing factory setup costs as Africa’s textile hubs expand into cotton processing.
African governments are seeking greater influence over how mineral deposits are mapped, mining rights allocated and resources traded, using new geological surveys, licensing rules, regional partnerships and transparency initiatives.
Nzube Ndiokwelu is harnessing technology to produce visuals that express Igbo culture and identity, one of thousands of African creators exploring new ways to tell African stories and conserve cultural heritage.
Across Africa, digital innovations are giving expectant and new mothers ways to navigate pregnancy. Sòláyò AI is Nigeria’s latest entry into the field.
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
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.
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.
Africa has the resources and talent to help shape the AI revolution. But fragmented markets and separate negotiations risk leaving the continent supplying raw materials and buying back intelligence. Prof. Arthur G.O. Mutambara argues that agency and continental unity are essential to securing Africa’s stake.
Artificial Intelligence is transforming how people work and learn across Africa, opening up new possibilities while raising questions about how it is used and who has the skills to use it. In Côte d’Ivoire, Paulette Fotsing is taking these questions directly to young people.