Africa is home to the world’s youngest population. Over the coming decades, hundreds of millions of young Africans will pass through schools, universities, training institutions and informal learning pathways in the hope that education will open doors to opportunity, prosperity and meaningful work. But what if the world they are being prepared for is disappearing? That is the provocative question at the centre of […]

In just two days, Accra will become the meeting point for the people shaping the future of education, skills development and digital transformation across Africa. From 3–5 June, more than a thousand policymakers, educators, entrepreneurs, development partners and technology innovators from over 80 countries will gather for eLearning Africa 2026 under the theme Africa’s Time, Africa’s Terms: Learning for Sovereignty, Strength and Solidarity. Against […]

Global Gateway is the European Union’s flagship investment strategy to strengthen sustainable and trusted partnerships worldwide, with a strong focus on digital transformation and human development. In Africa, Global Gateway supports a comprehensive approach that combines connectivity, digital public infrastructure, and education systems to enable inclusive and resilient societies. Education and digital skills are central to this vision. As African countries navigate rapid technological […]

When schools closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of learners suddenly found themselves cut off from classrooms, teachers, and peers. In many places, digital learning became a lifeline — a way to stay connected, keep learning going, and maintain a sense of normality in uncertain times. Many initiatives rightly focused on the immediate opportunities offered by digital learning technologies. What began as an emergency response, however, […]

How Ethiopia is Using the Open edX Project to Build a Skilled Workforce Introduction The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) Ministry of Education has embarked on a transformative journey to digitalize its higher education system. The e-Learning for Strengthening Higher Education (e-SHE) program, a significant component of this initiative, is a five-year multi-stakeholder initiative implemented by the FDRE Ministry of Education in partnership […]

In many African Ministries of Education, the first real EdTech conversation does not start with apps, dashboards, or artificial intelligence. It starts with a question that sounds almost administrative, but is actually strategic: “How will this work with what we already have, and still be working after the pilot team has left?” That question has been repeated in different ways across the continent since […]

Douglas Ayitey is part of a new generation of African educators who believe the continent’s future will be shaped not by consuming technology, but by building it. As the Founder and CEO of The MakersPlace, a Ghana-based robotics, coding and AI education organisation, he has helped thousands of young people move from curiosity to competence. With a background in electrical engineering and energy systems, […]