Leaders
Sultan Ahmed Al Suwaidi: Championing Energy and Infrastructure in the UAE
![](https://africa-me.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/ZSZKS53Y4BDRLJSKEAE6QWAMPY-283x189.jpg)
Sultan Ahmed Al Suwaidi, the UAE's Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, has emerged as a pivotal figure in the nation's ambitious plans to diversify its energy sources and enhance its infrastructure.
Harnessing the Power of African Influencers for Development (AI4Dev)
![](https://africa-me.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/undp_africa_ai4dev_2024_1-283x189.jpg)
AI4Dev represents a new wave of advocacy, harnessing the power of digital platforms to propel social and economic advancement across the continent.
Razan Khalifa Al Mubarak : To Shift Towards a More Sustainable and Equitable Planet
![](https://africa-me.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/razan-mic-blue-283x189.jpg)
Razan Khalifa Al Mubarak is a figure whose career is emblematic of contemporary environmental leadership, combining deep passion with a pragmatic approach to conservation and sustainability.
Masoud Kipanya : From a Cartoonist to an EV Manufacturer
![](https://africa-me.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ddddddiii-283x189.jpg)
Born into the vibrant culture of East Africa, Kipanya has carved a niche for himself across various sectors, including media, fashion, and now, the burgeoning field of electric vehicle manufacturing
Politics
Algeria: A “Start-Up Nation” with Global Aspirations
![](https://africa-me.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/algerie-283x189.jpg)
Algeria, traditionally known for its rich history and vast natural resources, is increasingly being recognized as a burgeoning "start-up nation."
Germany looks to Africa as energy crisis looms in Europe
![](https://africa-me.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/61897692_6-283x189.jpg)
Europe is looking to leave Russian gas behind for good and Germany is already looking at alternatives in Africa.
UNDP’s innovative small-scale solar funding competition closes for applicants
![](https://africa-me.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/UNDP-South-Sudan-2018_solar_panels_4902_2-283x189.jpg)
As part of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, the Climate Aggregation Platform is running a competition for off-grid solar financing in Africa.
Realizing the digital potential of Africa requires a regional data governance framework
![](https://africa-me.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/no244-web.2e16d0ba.fill-1600x900-1-283x189.jpg)
There is an urgent need for a data governance framework that is supported by institutions which can support development offering huge possibilities for the African continent.
Business
Progreen : Turning Waste Matter Into Energy
![](https://africa-me.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Progreen-plastiques-283x189.jpg)
Progreen Innovation offers a revolutionary approach to waste management through its innovative waste-to-fuel technology.
Leyja: The Latest Sustainable Tourism Destination in Saudi Arabia
![](https://africa-me.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/leyja-jpg-283x189.webp)
Leyja, NEOM's latest sustainable tourism destination in Saudi Arabia, nestled between the Gulf of Aqaba coast and 400-meter-high mountains, exemplifies the kingdom's commitment to a multifaceted, eco-friendly tourism industry under Vision 2030.
Nollywood : the Nigeria’s burgeoning film industry
![](https://africa-me.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Nollywood-1-283x189.png)
Nollywood, Nigeria's second-largest film industry, has risen from modest beginnings, revolutionizing storytelling and challenging societal norms, making a significant impact on the global film landscape.
Agricultural data is becoming big business in Africa
![](https://africa-me.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/digital_agriculture-africa-me-2-283x189.jpg)
Africa can often be a continent of major contradictions, but perhaps especially when it comes to agriculture. The African Development Bank (ADB) released a recent report which stated that the continent contained an astounding 65% of the world’s uncultivated but arable land. Many areas also have an abundance of fresh water. The soil is extremely...