African entrepreneurs are transforming local challenges into global opportunities through innovation in finance, energy, and digital services. By designing businesses around real community needs, they are expanding inclusion, creating jobs, and helping shape Africa's digital future.
Brahim Díaz has become the first African player to record four assists in a single FIFA World Cup. The Moroccan playmaker reached the landmark in just five matches, helping Morocco's impressive campaign while inspiring a new generation of African footballers.
Google and Novastar Ventures have launched the Applied AI Lab for Africa to help startups build impactful AI solutions. The programme offers access to advanced AI models, expert mentorship, Cloud credits, and funding opportunities, empowering innovators to solve real-world challenges.
Google and Novastar Ventures have launched the Applied AI Lab for Africa to help startups build impactful AI solutions. The programme offers access to advanced AI models, expert mentorship, Cloud credits, and funding opportunities, empowering innovators to solve real-world challenges.
African entrepreneurs are transforming local challenges into global opportunities through innovation in finance, energy, and digital services. By designing businesses around real community needs, they are expanding inclusion, creating jobs, and helping shape Africa's digital future.
Brahim Díaz has become the first African player to record four assists in a single FIFA World Cup. The Moroccan playmaker reached the landmark in just five matches, helping Morocco's impressive campaign while inspiring a new generation of African footballers.
Google and the Elba Hope Foundation are investing $1 million to give 100,000 creators across five African countries free access to Google Gemini and AI tools. The initiative removes technology barriers, empowers creativity, and helps African talent compete on the global stage.
Morocco's 27th Gnaoua and World Music Festival celebrated Africa's rich musical heritage through unforgettable performances, cultural exchange and international collaboration. The event continues to preserve Gnaoua traditions while connecting African artists with audiences around the world.
Kenya's leading insurers are expanding into the Democratic Republic of Congo to tap its growing $5 billion insurance market. Backed by mining-driven growth and industry reforms, the move could boost financial inclusion, strengthen regional integration and support long-term economic development.
Africa faces renewed debt pressures, but IMF African Department Director Zeine Zeidane says many countries have made real progress through stronger policies and reforms. Innovation, responsible leadership and international cooperation are creating a stronger foundation for sustainable growth.
Day Three of the Global NGOs Stakeholder Summit on building stronger partnerships to meet today's changing development challenges. Leaders from across sectors emphasized collaboration, innovation, resilient institutions, and community empowerment as keys to sustainable development across Africa.
