Tech & Science
Tech & Science
Africa
Energy and Sustainability
Energy and Sustainability
Tech & Science
Tech & Science
Tech & Science
Tech & Science
Africa
Africa’s instant payment systems are transforming the continent’s financial landscape, with transaction values reaching nearly $2 trillion in 2024. Widespread smartphone adoption, lower transaction costs, and innovative mobile banking solutions are driving this growth, making digital payments faster, more accessible, and inclusive. The expansion promises to boost financial inclusion, stimulate trade, and support economic participation across Africa.
Nigeria is increasingly using digital technology to monitor and suppress dissent, especially following the #EndSARS protests. A researcher warns that unchecked surveillance and online restrictions are eroding civil liberties and threatening democratic freedoms.
Moroccan astrophysicist Meriem El Yajouri has officially joined NASA’s Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) in Baltimore, the research center responsible for the scientific operations of the Hubble Space Telescope, the James Webb Space Telescope, and soon the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. She shared the news on her personal Instagram, accompanied by a photo of herself next to the NASA logo.
Mozambique’s INCM launched ThinkLab, a tech incubator aimed at empowering startups and driving digital transformation through innovation and collaboration. The initiative brings together government, academia, and private sector to build a more inclusive and connected future.
Morocco has signed a strategic partnership with France’s Mistral AI to boost its national capabilities in generative artificial intelligence. The deal supports training, ethical innovation, and startup development under Morocco’s Digital 2030 vision.
Djezzy has launched the Impact Challenge to empower Algerian innovators in creating tech solutions that promote digital inclusion and social equity. Participants receive funding, mentorship, and access to resources, driving responsible innovation across underserved communities.
