Tag: Africa tech
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Nigerian Teen Builds an LLM from Scratch: A Quiet AI Revolution
From curiosity to creation: a Nigerian teen’s journey into AI The story begins with a spark of curiosity and a willingness to dive headlong into a field that often seems dominated by seasoned scholars and large labs. Okechukwu Nwaozor, a seventeen-year-old Nigerian self-taught developer, surprised even his closest friends when he announced his goal: to…
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Who writes about Africa: The definitive answer
Introduction: The question at the heart of online narratives There’s a well-worn statistic in tech and policy circles: only a small share of online knowledge about Africa comes from African voices. Estimates often place the proportion at 6-8% of Africa-related content in global online spaces. The short answer might suggest a problem of visibility, but…
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Youth Employment: African Startups Seeking Solutions
Introduction Across Africa, young people face a challenging labor market, with unemployment persisting alongside a growing wave of NEETs—those not in employment, education, or training. Startups across the continent are emerging as potential engines of job creation, innovation, and digital transformation. While these ventures offer fresh opportunities, their impact is constrained by limited financing, gaps…