TV5Monde: Coming Out, the new documentary series by Les Haut-Parleurs

In France and Africa, young people are trying to reveal their homosexuality. Trésor Ntore is 20 years old, has dual nationality (Burundian and French) and leads several lives: student at the Rennes School of Business, writer, clubber, winner of public speaking competitions... and LGBT activist in France and Africa.Outgoing, energetic,...

Digital Women's Day in Africa: June 13 and 14 in Dakar

Following the success of its seventh edition in Paris, La Journée de la Femme Digitale (Digital Women's Day) reveals the highlights of its first event in Africa, which will be held on June 13 and 14 in Dakar, Senegal, under the theme "They Are Changing the World." This is a...

Launch of the Africa Digest platform

Paola Audrey Ndengue, Cameroonian entrepreneur, influencer, consultant, and editorialist, has announced the launch of the Africa Digest platform. Specializing in Afro-urban cultures in French-speaking Africa, this multifaceted young woman has established herself over the years as an opinion leader on major web platforms. In addition to her other activities, she...

Call for nominations: the 35 most influential personalities

Association 3535 (formerly known as Francophonie 3535), which incubates initiatives and projects created within innovation ecosystems in Africa, annually recognizes 35 inspiring young Africans and members of the diaspora who are leading remarkable initiatives within their communities. The project, initiated by young African professionals, aims to support and unite a...

Cameroon: Stop Intox, the new platform for combating fake news

Four journalists will make up the editorial team of Stop Intox, a new Cameroonian platform dedicated to fact-checking. Published by Impact Media, a Cameroonian media strategy consulting firm and content provider, StopIntox.cm is Cameroon's first fact-checking website. Each week, the editorial team will cover topics related to health, the economy,...

Uberization is taking hold in French-speaking Africa

The development of digital technology in Africa is fueling entrepreneurial energy on the continent and attracting project leaders from around the world. International startups are inventing their future on the continent and exploring new opportunities there. Recently, the startups Glovo and Heetch chose French-speaking Africa to accelerate their development. The...

Senegal: Wari teams up with WhatsApp

A few days after announcing a strategic partnership with Rwandan brand Mara Phones, financial services specialist Wari has joined forces with WhatsApp to expand its business. Read also: Wari signs strategic partnership with Rwandan smartphone manufacturer Mara Phones for the entire African continent
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Africa50 launches innovation challenge to improve internet access in Africa

Africa50, the pan-African infrastructure investment platform, launched the first edition of its Innovation Challenge during the Transform Africa Summit 2019, held May 14-17 in Kigali. As part of this initiative, Africa50 is calling for innovative solutions to improve access to reliable and affordable high-speed internet connectivity in underserved areas of...

Vivatech 2019: the African continent represented by 160 startups

After a previous edition marked by the creation of a pavilion entirely dedicated to the continent, Africa@tech, the Vivatech 2019 trade show once again showcased the continent's start-ups. From May 16 to 19, Paris hosted the major tech and innovation event, the Vivatech 2019 trade show. On the political side,...