Kinshasa’s historic Zando Market set to reopen
Kinshasa’s historic Zando market is poised for a grand reopening, following a five-year, $70 million transformation led by local entrepreneur Dieudonné Bakarani. Once a chaotic hub for a million daily shoppers, the market has been reimagined with 10,000 stalls and 630 shops, modern amenities, and sustainable design features. The project, a collaboration between Congolese, French, […]
South African Scientific & Technological Advancements Under The High Seas Spotlight
In December 2025, NGO WILDTRUST’s Samkelisiwe Danisa and Lauren van Nijkerk from South Africa, engaged with around 100 representatives of African states, relevant global, regional and subregional organisations and civil society, in Ethiopia at the Regional Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement Workshop. This gathering advanced growing engagement around the BBNJ Agreement, also known as the High […]
GPUs: The Supercomputers Shaping Africa’s AI Future
Dr Prince Abudu, Head of Technology, Cassava AI & Charlotte Awino, AI Engineer, Cassava AI As Africa increasingly leans towards the local development of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions, one thing has become clear: we need enormous computing power. From preparing datasets to training, testing, deploying, and monitoring models, every stage of AI depends on access […]
Africa.com Q&A With Dr. Gedi Mohamed, WHO AFRO Polio Eradication Programme Coordinator
See the Kick Out Polio website for the participating athletes, campaign content, details on the #KickOutPolio challenge, and polio educational material. Q: Why is the Africa Cup of Nations such a powerful moment to relaunch the push for polio eradication across the continent? A: AFCON is one of the most watched and celebrated events in […]
How Digital Public Infrastructure Is Transforming Health And Identity In Rural Zambia
By Lissa Ngenda Mwenda, Vimbainashe Tsododo (IHM) & Garikai Nhongo (Co-Develop) Isaac Makonko has witnessed 90 years of evolving challenges in rural Zambia. A lifetime spent in Kafulafuta, a small village of just over 5,000 people, has given Isaac a front-row seat to the complexities of accessing healthcare in under-resourced communities. While health services are available, their physical distance often makes […]
Morocco and Senegal set up blockbuster AFCON final
The stage is set for a thrilling AFCON final after Morocco and Senegal secured dramatic semifinal victories, igniting nationwide celebrations. Morocco edged past Nigeria in a tense semifinal decided by penalties, with Youssef El-Nesyri converting the winner and goalkeeper Yassine “Bono” Bounou emerging as the hero after making two crucial saves. The match ended scoreless […]
