UNESCO defines higher education as all forms of post-secondary education, including academic, professional, technical, and artistic fields. The institution distinguishes between “higher education” and “technical and vocational education and training (TVET)” in human rights instruments. UNESCO emphasizes that higher education equips individuals with advanced skills to enhance...

Safaricom's M-Pesa integrated with Ethiopia's national payment network, EthSwitch, on October 27. The move establishes full interoperability between M-Pesa and over fifteen domestic banks and mobile wallets. M-Pesa recorded 164.6 million transactions valued at $159.4 million during the 2025 financial year. Mobile phone company Safaricom Ethiopia integrated its M-Pesa platform...

Malawi's government declared a "state of catastrophe" in several districts on October 25, 2025, due to severe food shortages. The decision stems from the combined effects of prolonged droughts, rising commodity prices, and other macroeconomic factors. Nearly four million people currently face high levels of food insecurity, according to October 2025 IPC analysis. Malawi declared a...

Algeria ranks as Africa's second-largest food importer, trailing only Egypt. The government established the National Scientific Council for Food Security to integrate research and innovation into agriculture. The council's formation responds to persistent drought and aims to enhance sectoral resilience against climate change. Algeria, the second-largest food importer in Africa...

Egypt opens $85M DP World logistics park in Sokhna Industrial Zone Facility boosts port-industrial integration and supports key manufacturing sectors Suez Canal Zone attracted $8.3B in investment across 272 projects since 2022 Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly inaugurated a new logistics park operated by Dubai-based port operator DP World in the Sokhna Industrial Zone on...

UDSM launches 1,000+ digital courses under HEET program for 39,000 students Initiative aims to link universities with industry, boost digital skills training Tanzania targets regional leadership in tech-driven higher education reform The University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) is rolling out a large-scale digital transformation to modernize its curriculum and enhance its competitiveness, Vice...

Somalia reviews telecom sector performance to improve service quality and access Minister emphasizes digital services, local expertise, and inclusive growth Country reports 55.2% internet penetration, 50% 4G, and 10% 5G coverage Somali Minister of Communications and Technology, Mohamed Adan Moalim Ali, met with the country’s leading telecommunications executives on Sunday, Oct. 26, to...

ITU chief visits Dakar to boost ties and support Senegal’s digital agenda Talks focus on AI, cybersecurity, and expanding ITU presence in Senegal Senegal targets $1.83B investment to become tech hub by 2034 Dahirou Thiam, head of Senegal’s Telecommunications and Post Regulatory Authority (ARTP), hosted ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin in Dakar last week on an official...

Program offers CEH, CSA, and BFC certifications with hands-on training Aims to address cybersecurity talent gap as African market nears $1.3B by 2029 The Wild Fusion Digital Centre (WDC), a technology training center based in Lagos, officially launched an advanced ethical hacking program in partnership with EC-Council, a global leader in cybersecurity certification. The announcement...

Agreements cover joint commission, political consultations, and development priorities Qatar aims to expand influence in East Africa via strategic Djibouti partnership Djibouti and Qatar signed two memorandums of understanding (MOUs) in Doha to strengthen bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors during a visit by Djibouti’s foreign minister, Abdoulkader Houssein Omar. The first...