Burundi's First Plastic Surgeon Paves the Way for a New Era in Healthcare
allAfrica
"Being the first plastic and reconstructive surgeon in my country is a great honour," Dr. Baramburiye said. "But it's also a huge load on my shoulders, a lot of pressure." Read more »
Uganda's Energy Sector Gears Up for Innovation Convention Amid Rapid Growth.
Independent (Kampala)
Uganda's energy sector is experiencing exceptional growth, fueled by significant oil and gas projects and a surge in renewable energy initiatives. Read more »
Evaluating the Impact of Africa's Surgical Partnerships
allAfrica
In many parts of the world, particularly in Africa, access to safe, affordable, and timely surgical care remains a significant challenge. Yet, despite these challenges, the… Read more »
Research Hub Aims to Decode Health Challenges Facing 'People of the Dew'
spotlight
A new health research hub brings hope of improving health services in the Rustenburg Valley in the North West Province. Spotlight finds out more about how the Bafokeng Health and… Read more »
Adapting to Climate Change Is Limited By People's Behaviour - How Social Innovation Can Help [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Adapting to climate change is becoming more and more urgent. It is clear that climate risk cannot be managed by technical interventions alone. Read more »
Agritech Startups to Win Funding and Mentorship at Heifer International's 4th AYuTe Africa Challenge in Senegal [press release]
Heifer International
Heifer International today announced the launch of its fourth annual AYuTe Africa Challenge in Senegal, offering up to US$20,000 in prizes to agritech startups driving agricultural… Read more »
President Pushes for Innovation to Champion Africa's Food Security
Ethiopian Herald
President Taye Atske-Selassie emphasized the critical need for innovative solutions and collaborative African efforts to achieve a prosperous, food-secure, and climate-resilient… Read more »
In Paris, Tinubu Discusses Ai, Digital Innovation Partnership With Google CEO
This Day
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday held important discussions with Google CEO, Sundar Pichai, over the possibility of advancing Nigeria's role in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and… Read more »
Why the African Continent Has a Role to Play in Developing AI [interview]
RFI
Heads of state, top government officials, and scientists from around 100 countries have gathered in Paris for a two-day international summit on developing artificial intelligence… Read more »
University Technology Fund II Launches With $21m Target for Innovation
Daba Finance
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Experts Advocate Ethical AI Use to Transform African Education
Premium Times
While advocating for AI integration in education, both speakers warned against its potential risks. Read more »
Nlng Prizes to Spotlight Ai, Digital Innovation, Prose Fiction in 2025
This Day
The Nigeria Prize for Science and the Nigeria Prize for Literature sponsored by the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Limited (NLNG) have opened submissions for their 2025 awards. Read more »
Modern Malian Architecture Rooted in Ancient Earth Techniques
RFI
In the heart of Bamako, architect Mariam Sy is leading a quiet revolution - one handful of earth at a time. Her vision merges Mali's ancient building wisdom with contemporary… Read more »
