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Technology has changed the way we behave and operate. Technology has improved our lives, from communication and transport to healthcare and connectivity. In Africa, Young people are using technology to drive significant change across various sectors.
They’re creating mobile-based businesses, participating in e-commerce, gaining skills through online education, and developing tech-driven solutions for the most pressing challenges.
Recently, I spoke with Dr. Teju Baba, a distinguished West African physician, podcaster, and author of’ 50 African Pioneers.’ He leverages technology to discuss African culture, history, and other pertinent topics.

Young Africans are using technology to challenge the status quo and advocate for transparency and accountability in their governments.
In Nigeria, protesters are demanding relief from economic hardship and insecurity.
Generation Z has led nationwide protests in Kenya, leading to the president dissolving his cabinet. In Uganda, citizens are protesting against high-level corruption despite facing harsh crackdowns from security forces.
They use social media to organize and voice their grievances in the face of government resistance.
Dr. Teju Baba, a West African physician, podcaster, and author of “50 African Pioneers,” says technology could bring about the desired change.

The African Development Bank forecasts that Africa’s youth population will reach 850 million by 2050, with 60% of the continent’s population under.
Analysts believe Africa’s growing youth population allows it to address its long-term development issues and harness its young people’s creativity and innovation to drive economic transformation.

Mthoba Chapi, regional communication officer for the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom, says the foundation has launched an initiative to encourage investment in African startups.

Al-Shabaab suicide bomber and gunmen attacked a busy beach in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, killing at least 32 people and wounding scores more in one of the deadliest strikes in months.
Al-Qaeda-linked jihadists have been waging an insurgency against the internationally-backed federal government for more than 18 years. For more insight, VOA’s Paul Ndiho Spoke to Dr. Ruth Namatovu, a peace and security research fellow at the Institute of Research and Policy Integration for Africa, Northern Illinois University.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lauded U.S.-Israeli unity and praised President Joe Biden in a speech Wednesday to Congress that sparked boycotts by some top Democrats and drew thousands of protesters to the Capitol to condemn the war in Gaza and the humanitarian crisis it has created. Netanyahu vowed during his fiery speech to Congress that he “will not rest until all” the hostages taken by Hamas have been returned home.

After leaving his banking job, Sailesh Chudasama, a Kenyan national, started Tarps and Shades Ltd. This company is changing how tarpaulin products are used in Africa, from fish tanks to farm setups.
Sailesh Chudasama is bringing new technology to aquaculture in Africa, training and advising on this innovative approach, and leading a revolution in blue aquaculture. Sailesh has been inspiring and teaching Africans about sustainable freshwater aquaculture for the past four years. The interview took place in Accra, Ghana.

A recent survey by Kenya’s Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission found that the country’s ministries are seen as the most corrupt. The survey highlighted that a lack of openness, accountability, and citizen involvement in some government projects contributes to corruption, and the average bribe size doubled in 2023.

Since June, peaceful protests led by young Kenyan activists, mainly from the Gen-Z group, have been taking place. The protests reflect broader public frustration with President William Ruto’s government and the prevailing corruption in the government and public sectors. To gain more insight into this issue, I recently interviewed Dr. Sombo Muzata, the director of the MPA Program and an assistant professor in the Department of Political Science at James Madison University.
Dr. Muzata emphasized the importance of addressing corruption in the government and public sectors to bring positive change in Kenya.

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris said late Monday that she has secured enough support from Democratic delegates to become the party’s nominee for the upcoming presidential election. Harris has won endorsement from several prominent Democratic figures, who urged the party to unify and charge forward to “resoundingly defeat” former President Donald Trump, the Republican presidential nominee.VOA’s Paul Ndiho spoke to Dr. Yetunde Odugbesan-Omede, a professor of Global Affairs and Politics, who noted that Harris has already broken barriers and could shatter more after President Joe Biden ended his reelection bid and endorsed her.

President Joe Biden’s announcement on Sunday, declaring his withdrawal from the 2024 US Presidential race, has sent seismic political shockwaves around the world, just months before Americans head to the polls.

As the news of Biden’s decision spreads, diverse global reactions have emerged. VOA’s Paul Ndiho spoke with Sir Leonard Anyogo, a Constitutional lawyer and political analyst based in Abuja, Nigeria. Anyogo’s perspective is that Biden’s willingness to step aside is a testament to the enduring strength of American democracy, where no individual is greater than the party.

Donald Trump accepted the GOP presidential nomination on Thursday at the Republican National Convention in a speech that described in detail the assassination attempt that could have ended his life just five days earlier before laying out a sweeping populist agenda, particularly on immigration.

The former president, known best for his bombast and aggressive rhetoric, began his acceptance speech with a softer and profoundly personal message that drew directly from his brush with death.
For more insight, VOA’s Paul Ndiho spoke to Dr. Yetunde Odugbesan-Omede, the Director of the Center Office of Community and Civic Engagement and Professor of Global Affairs and Politics at the State University of New York-Farmingdale State College.