The state of healthcare in Africa demands attention on a human level, but it is also at the heart of the continent’s economic problems. By some estimates, infectious diseases cost Africa...
Agriculture has long been the backbone of the African economy. An estimated 65% of the African labor force works in agriculture, accounting for 32% of the African GDP. Africa is also home to...
The purpose of education is not only to prepare for the future, but also to build the future. The type of education we provide to our youth is a reflection of what kind of future we want to live in...
It’s common to hear people talk about African unity, but what would that actually look like? There’s a big distance between theory and reality when it comes to getting the African continent...
We rarely notice them, but engineering standards literally shape the world around us. From the size of the pipe fittings in your kitchen sink, to the shape of the nozzle you use to put gas in...
Urban development is arguably the single biggest factor which will make or break Africa’s future. Urbanization is strongly linked to economic growth and growth in per capita GDP, and...
Flooding disrupts the livelihoods and education of millions of Africans every year, and this problem is on the rise. Recent years have seen some of the most severe and widespread flooding in...
Entrepreneur Leila Janah once said “Talent is equally distributed, but opportunity is not.” This phenomenon is especially visible in Africa. Across Africa, you can find highly intelligent and...
Over the years, many great African intellectuals and scholars have spoken of the great potential of a united Africa. Kwame Nkrumah once said: “It is clear that we must find an African solution...
Engineer Africa was officially founded on December 27, 2018, and we’ve been in a state of constant evolution ever since. Initially, the organization’s focus was solely on alleviating challenges....
Startups have the potential to be a powerful force for Africa’s development. At the same time, there are many obstacles standing in the way of realizing this potential.
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