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Jun 9th, 2026

Africa’s satellite moment is here. One rule could still squander it.

By Patrick Masambu

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Jun 5th, 2026

The long read: Drones for development take to Africa’s skies

By Ben Payton

Not lost in translation: training AI to speak African languages

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Jun 3rd, 2026

Not lost in translation: training AI to speak African languages

By Emily Allen

East African countries plan regional satellite launch

Technology

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May 8th, 2026

East African countries plan regional satellite launch

By Ben Payton

Township tech entrepreneur sets sights beyond South Africa

Technology

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May 1st, 2026

Township tech entrepreneur sets sights beyond South Africa

By Chris Bishop

Health security depends on Africa-Europe cooperation

Technology

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Apr 29th, 2026

Health security depends on Africa-Europe cooperation

By Ellen Johnson Sirleaf & Gunilla Carlsson

Quick Reads

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Apr 27th, 2026

South Africa’s AI policy withdrawn after AI-generated citations found

By David Thomas

Long Reads

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Apr 20th, 2026

African start-ups driving industrial change: two stories that power a continent

By Gerd Müller

Morocco and EU sign deals to become “third voice” in global AI

Technology

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Apr 9th, 2026

Morocco and EU sign deals to become “third voice” in global AI

By Harry Clynch

Africa needs innovation-led growth powered by data and tech

Technology

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Mar 19th, 2026

Africa needs innovation-led growth powered by data and tech

By Claver Gatete

Microsoft invests hundreds of millions of dollars in Africa AI push

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Mar 13th, 2026

Microsoft invests hundreds of millions of dollars in Africa AI push

By Harry Clynch

Digital reforms can help Africa shed ‘distressed continent’ tag

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Feb 12th, 2026

Digital reforms can help Africa shed ‘distressed continent’ tag

By Temitope Osunrinde