Tag: AI in Africa

From Pan-Africanism to Personal Responsibility


The author reflects on their journey from a proud Pan-Africanist to a more nuanced understanding of Africa's economic challenges. They emphasize historical context, highlighting that Africa's struggles predate colonialism and are compounded by issues like war and trust breakdowns. True progress requires responsibility, hard work, and moving beyond victimhood to embrace data-driven solutions and invest in Africa's future, particularly through AI innovation.

Africa’s Role at the UN: Why We Need a Seat


Adebayo Alonge, speaking at the UN General Assembly, emphasizes Africa's need for representation in global decision-making, particularly on the Security Council. He underscores the importance of empowering African citizens through education and healthcare while calling on the diaspora to invest sustainably. This will enable Africans to shape their own future and narrative.

The GPT‑5 Revolution: A Playbook for African Founders


The last AI wave wrote copy. This one runs companies. In this edition I unpack GPT-5’s impact on African founders: collapsing cost curves, multilingual-by-default products, and moats built on trusted local data. You’ll get 7 plays to close the gap (edge-first design, data commons, compliance-as-UX), 5 launchable business models, and a vendor checklist to stay regulator-ready.