Partnership Deploys “Chidi,” an AI-Powered Learning Companion, Positioning Africa at the Centre of Global Tech Innovation ALX, Anthropic, and the Government of Rwanda today announced a landmark partnership to revolutionize learning and teaching across Africa through artificial intelligence. The initiative introduces “Chidi,” an AI-powered learning companion built on Anthropic’s Claude model, designed to guide both learners and educators through critical thinking and problem-solving. “This collaboration marks a bold step in redefining how African talent learns, works, and leads in the age of AI,” said Fred Swaniker, Founder and CEO of ALX. “Through our partnership with Anthropic and the Government of…
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By Taofik Oloruko-Oba, Country Manager, Kenya and Head of East Africa Network at Roche Diagnostics Each November, World Diabetes Day raises global awareness about a condition that affects people of all ages — children, working adults and older people alike.1 In Kenya, diabetes is emerging as a major health priority, with an estimated 813,000 adults living with the condition — roughly 3.1% of the adult population. Many remain undiagnosed or receive care too late, but that can change through early testing and integrated, life-stage-based care.2 Across East Africa, health systems are evolving from limited screening and episodic treatment to more comprehensive primary care. Kenya’s…
By Africanews Samuel Eto’o was re-elected unopposed on Saturday as head of the Cameroonian Football Federation (Fecafoot). Eto’o’s second mandate was confirmed at a General Assembly of Fecafoot held in the country’s central region. He polled 85 out of 85 votes. Cameroon’s education ministry which oversees the sports portfolio had opposed the exercise, and even called for the cancelation of the Assembly. There were also demonstrations outside the meeting venue, with opponents accusing Eto’o of misconduct. The former Barcelona star has been accused by some of mismanaging Cameroonian footballer. He has also been blamed for the underperformance of the national…
By Rédaction Africanews As the world marks World AIDS Day, UNAIDS is urging global leaders to take urgent action. The agency calls for renewed global solidarity and continued international support, especially for countries most in need. With domestic funding unable to fill the gap alone, ongoing global aid is vital. The global response to HIV has suffered its most significant setback in decades, warns a new UNAIDS report released in November. UNAIDS is pushing for more investment in innovative, affordable HIV prevention and treatment, specifically highlighting fast roll-out of medicines like lenacapavir to reach 20 million people and reducing costs…
By Rédaction Africanews and CGTN It’s been six months since Sudan’s Armed forces retook the capital Khartoum. But two years of fighting has wrought untold devastation. Now, people returning to the city are under threat from environmental hazards that are putting the health of millions at risk. More than two and a half years of conflict between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has taken a heavy toll on the country’s economy, environment and public health. Across the country, damaged factories, leaking chemicals, and collapsing public services are threatening the health of millions. “Our factory was…
As the world marks International Children’s Day on 20 November, South Africa is celebrating a major milestone in early childhood education. Bamba Learn, an innovative learning app created by Afrika Tikkun Bambanani, has been named one of the Top 100 most impactful and scalable education solutions in the world. The recognition comes from the prestigious HundrED Global Collection 2026, an annual catalogue that highlights global innovations transforming the future of education. The announcement places South Africa firmly on the international stage as a leader in early learning technology. HundrED, a renowned education non-profit based in Finland, evaluates thousands of innovations…
A previously unseen trove of photographs by Nigerian photography legend J.D. ‘Okhai Ojeikere has been brought into the spotlight at ART X Lagos, marking a major celebration of his legacy. The exhibition, An Exacting Eye, showcased 150 images from his extensive archive, most never publicly displayed, and was accompanied by a masterclass led by his son, Amaize Ojeikere. Known for his sculptural portraits of women’s hairstyles, Ojeikere also documented Nigerian architecture, festivals, and daily life over six decades. Curators emphasized the poetic and meticulous quality of his work, which merges visual space with cultural storytelling. The event reconnects younger generations with Nigeria’s…
By Rédaction Africanews and AP African leaders meeting in Algiers on Sunday called for colonial-era crimes to be formally recognized, criminalized and compensated for through an African Union-backed reparations process. The AU resolution was passed a summit in May, that pushed to define colonisation as a crime against humanity. Current international law does not explicitly outlaw the practice. Participants stressed the massive economic damage done by colonisation in Africa as European powers plundered the continent’s natural resources, such as gold, diamonds and rubber, leaving communities impoverished. The economic cost of colonialism in Africa is believed to be staggering, with some…
By Africanews with AP A delegation from the West African regional bloc known as ECOWAS arrived in Guinea-Bissau on Monday for mediation talks with the leaders of a coup over the “complete restoration of constitutional order.” The ECOWAS mission, led by its chairman and the President of Sierra Leone Julius Maada Bio, arrived as the military government — which seized power last Wednesday — banned all demonstrations, strikes and activities regarded as threat to peace and stability. In a statement late Sunday, the military authorities also ordered public institutions and ministries to reopen. Soldiers seized power in the West African…
A powerful solar revolution is dawning across Africa, supercharged by a massive influx of affordable Chinese panels. With global solar costs dropping sharply, China shipped 15 gigawatts of panels to Africa over the past year—nearly matching a quarter-century of earlier installations. This influx is driving expansion in countries such as Nigeria, Rwanda, Côte d’Ivoire, and Liberia, where new solar parks are coming online. Industry experts say the boom reflects both falling prices and shifting trade dynamics, as the US-China tariff standoff pushes equipment toward new markets. Key innovations such as battery storage and net metering are multiplying the benefits, allowing households…