Africa

The Nigerian presidency, central bank, local regulators, and tech community are at odds over “money created out of thin air.”

Medical device companies have used a range of tactics that have made independent repairs harder, with devastating consequences.

Locked out of a failing job market, young Zimbabweans are turning to forex currency trading to make a living.

The buzzy audio app is most frequently associated with Silicon Valley, but it’s taking off everywhere from Japan to Nigeria.

Government regulation is frustrating Nigeria’s tech scene, and burning investors and entrepreneurs alike.

Nations across the continent are passing laws designed to promote homegrown innovation.

African teachers are building on years of radio education to keep learning affordable and accessible.

2020 was a more eventful year than anyone could have imagined. What will the next year hold? The Rest of World team picked top tech trends to watch out for in 2021.

Social media campaigns have helped to mobilize Africa’s youth to challenge authority and draw attention to forgotten causes.

Jason Njoku’s IrokoTV is a streaming platform for Nollywood, Nigeria’s robust movie industry. But finding customers on the continent has been hampered by the economic realities facing many Africans.