Uganda
As smartphones and the internet reach more Ugandans, brands that move quickly using tools like AI‑driven insights, user‑generated content, short‑form video, and social media storytelling are pulling ahead in the marketing race.
Tech & Science

Tech & Science

Africa

Energy and Sustainability

Energy and Sustainability

Tech & Science

Tech & Science

Tech & Science

Tech & Science

Africa
As smartphones and the internet reach more Ugandans, brands that move quickly using tools like AI‑driven insights, user‑generated content, short‑form video, and social media storytelling are pulling ahead in the marketing race.
Morocco has officially launched the “Digital Hub for Sustainable Development” in New York, aiming to accelerate digital transformation across Africa and the Arab world.
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.
Madagascar has launched the 10th Huawei ICT Competition to equip university students with advanced digital skills and global certifications. The initiative supports youth empowerment and strengthens the country’s role in the evolving digital economy.
Uganda’s Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr. Monica Musenero, has warned that artificial intelligence could replace workers who fail to adapt and upskill. She urged Ugandans, especially engineers and youth, to embrace new technologies and continuously upgrade their skills to remain competitive in the changing job market.
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.