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World Bank GovTech Innovation Challenge 2026
The World Bank GovTech Innovation Challenge 2026 stands out as a powerful platform for driving meaningful change. Photo Credit: Stock Photo
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Rwanda Launches Digital Talent Program to Equip 20,000 Youth with In-Demand Digital Skills
Rwandan Digital Training Program is for young Rwandan Cityzens passionate about technology, this is a tremendous opportunity to gain world-class skills at no cost. Photo Courtesy: File Photo
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Airtel Africa to Connect 5,000 Schools to Free Internet by 2027
Airtel Africa Foundation is advancing inclusive development across four strategic pillars, Financial Inclusion, Education, Environmental Sustainability and Digital Inclusion with the announcement of connecting 5000 African Schools to Free Internet. Photo Credit: Airtel Africa Foundation
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How Nigerian Students Can Participate in Next Year’s 2027 International STEM Olympiad
Nigerian team at the International STEM Olympiad Grand Finale in Rome, Italy, after the Mathematics and Science competitions involving participants from over 150 countries…Photo Credit: X / winexviv
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Algeria Launches National Digital Services Center to Strengthen Digital Sovereignty
Algeria has officially inaugurated the Algerian National Center for Digital Services. Photo Credit: Samad Wassam
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Google Play Launch $1 Million Indie Games Fund for Sub-Saharan African Developers – How to Apply
Indie Games Fund for Africa is a $1 million initiative designed to empower independent game developers across the region. Photo Credit: Stock Photo
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Egypt and Rwanda Move to Strengthen AI and Digital Transformation Cooperation
The two countries have explored opportunities to implement pilot AI projects in priority sectors such as healthcare, agriculture, local language technologies and digital government services, with the aim of delivering practical and measurable development outcomes across the continent. Photo Credit: AFP
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African Women deploying Drones and Artificial Intelligence to Protect Africa’s Wildlife
Female Rangers in Africa are taking to the skies with drones to reshape conservation through AI, digital systems and nature’s own “wild innovation”, across Africa. Photo Credit: Safari Photos
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Africa Must Setup and Use Its Own Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and WhatsApp for Sustainable Digital Growth
Platforms dominating Africa’s Internet space include Meta’s Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, alongside X (formerly Twitter) and others which are overwhelmingly foreign-owned. Photo Credit: Generative Photo
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Smart Africa and Zambia Advance Digital Entrepreneurship Policy Through Stakeholder Workshop
A recent stakeholder workshop jointly organized by Smart Africa and the Government of Zambia. Photo Credit: Sarah Zambeji
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Google and Idris Elba Team up to Provide $1 Million to expand AI access for 100,000 African Creators
Google and award-winning actor and entrepreneur Idris Elba have announced a $1 million initiative aimed at expanding AI access for 100,000 African creators. Photo Credit: Idris Elba/2025 BET Award Red Carpet
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Kenya and Egypt Deepen Digital Cooperation with Focus on AI and Cybersecurity
The discussions focused on knowledge sharing and capacity-building initiatives aimed at accelerating innovation, expanding digital inclusion, and enhancing the two countries’ digital capabilities. Photo Credit: File Photo
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Mastercard Setup African Cybersecurity Hubs in Nigeria and South Africa
Mastercard newly Launched Africa Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence, a pan-African initiative will help financial institutions, government bodies and businesses share threat intelligence and shore up their defences. Photo Credit: Stock Photo
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Kenya Strengthens Position as Africa’s Tech Powerhouse with Google Startup Cohort success
Four Kenyan startups – Coamana, Duck, ReportsAI and VunaPay – were among 15 AI-focused companies from eight African countries that completed the three-month accelerator programme and graduated during Google’s Close-out Week and Demo Day held in Nairobi on June 18, 2026. Photo Credit: Google Photos
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Nigeria Set to Lead Africa’s Digital, Creative Economy — EU Ambassador
EU Ambassador Mignot in a high level conversation with Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia in Abuja – Photo Credit: Titus Zam Udende/AFP
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What is the State of Robotics in Africa?
The CSIR, in collaboration with Stellenbosch University, has developed a robotic system for horticultural monitoring.
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Kenya & EU Deepen Ties on Digital Cooperation, AI, Data Governance and Digital Public Infrastructure
The European Union and Kenya have launched the EU–Kenya Digital Dialogue, a new platform to enhance cooperation in digital policy and technological innovation. This initiative makes Kenya the first African nation to establish such a formal dialogue with the EUDiscussions which held on Thursday 18, June 2026 centered on strengthening collaboration under the evolving DTC…
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Kenya to Setup OpenAI Academy in East Africa After High-Level Talks Between President Ruto and Sam Altman
Kenya President Ruto and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Meet today in Florida United States – Photo Credit: Shutterstock
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Presidential African Youth in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Competition 2026
The Presidential African Youth in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Competition is a flagship continental initiative advancing Africa’s leadership in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) through Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, and Emerging Technologies. Co-convened by the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) and Ele-vate AI Africa, the initiative unites policy, industry, and innovation to empower Africa’s youth and…
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Kenya and Finland Sign 3 MOU’s on Education, Climate Action, and Digital Innovation to Deepen Bilateral Relations
President William Ruto with President Alexander Stubb of Finland at the Presidential Palace in Helsinki on June 10, 2026.
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