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South Africa is investing over $600 million to build a science and technology agenda designed, funded, and led by Africans themselves. The bold move aims to shift how the continent approaches innovation and engages with global partners.
African music is going global, but most of the world only hears Nigeria and South Africa. New technology is finally opening doors for artists across all 50+ nations to share their sounds.
Ten African startups from a pool of 1,200 applicants just secured spots in Qualcomm's 2026 mentorship program, gaining access to advanced technology, funding, and seven months of expert training. These innovators are tackling everything from food waste to disability access across the continent.
A record 1,200 innovators from 45 African countries applied for Qualcomm's equity-free mentorship program, with 10 groundbreaking startups selected to develop solutions using AI and IoT technology. Among them is a Zambian team building affordable livestock monitoring for rural farms.
Media leaders from across Africa gathered in Accra to reclaim control over how the continent is portrayed to the world. A new pan-African fund will help media organizations build sustainable models and master emerging technologies.
African music streaming platform Josplay just secured a major partnership with Sony Music Entertainment, bringing thousands of tracks from legendary African artists to listeners worldwide. The deal celebrates African music as "a world of music," not just a genre subset.
King's College London brought together African leaders, scholars, and innovators for its 2026 Africa Week, showcasing the continent's fresh solutions to global challenges. From AI breakthroughs in Somali language to viral creative movements, the event proved African ideas belong on the world stage.
Over 100 million Africans can now access voice technology in their own languages thanks to a groundbreaking new dataset. Google partnered with African universities to create WAXAL, putting language data ownership directly in local hands.
The world's largest short film festival is showcasing innovative African directors who are pushing creative boundaries with social media formats and new technology. From vertical TikTok-style films to AI-enhanced documentaries, African cinema is transforming how stories get told.
A new tech platform is solving a decades-old problem: African art disappearing into private collections without a trace. Atsur has already verified 6,000 artworks and is building the infrastructure to help African art appreciate in value like Western masterpieces.
An Abuja-based studio is empowering African creators to own their stories using AI tools, training over 500 filmmakers across five countries. SAB Studios is building the next chapter of African storytelling where the barriers to entry are lower and the distribution is global.
Africa's most ambitious tech startups now have a shot at $1 million and global recognition through a major pitch competition coming to Nigeria's capital. The Startup World Cup is opening its doors in Abuja, giving African innovators a direct path to international investors and partnerships.
African founders are using AI to replace entire departments and compete with well-funded global startups using tiny teams. Five essential tools are turning small African companies into powerhouses without bloating payroll.
A Lagos startup just launched voice recognition technology that finally gets African languages right. Sahara v2 could transform how millions access healthcare, banking, and legal services.
Digital Equity Africa is sending 30 young people, ages 5 to 17, to Shenzhen, China this summer to experience the future of technology firsthand. The immersive camp aims to transform African youth from tech consumers into tech creators.
A leadership program is building bridges between young African and European entrepreneurs focused on sustainable technology. The 2026 cohort will tackle GreenTech solutions during an intensive week in Berlin.
African scientists are developing breakthrough genetic technology that could reduce malaria-carrying mosquitoes by up to 98%. Researchers in Tanzania and Uganda are leading the world in creating mosquitoes that can't spread malaria or can reduce mosquito populations naturally.
Policy researcher Nanjira Sambuli uses an ancient African proverb to question who gets hurt when tech giants battle over AI dominance. She's introducing a new ethical framework that centers community wisdom over corporate competition.
A groundbreaking fund is giving five African startups the resources to build technology that helps millions of people with disabilities live more independently. It's the first investment program on the continent dedicated entirely to assistive tech innovation.
Ten innovative African ventures tackling climate change and food security just secured international support through a major accelerator program. These entrepreneurs from seven countries are building tech solutions that could transform agriculture across the continent.
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