Through this partnership, YALI and Microsoft ADC will work together to equip African youth with the digital skills they need to succeed in the 21st-century workforce. The partnership will leverage the YALI network of young leaders and Microsoft’s resources to provide training and mentorship in digital skills such as data analysis, artificial intelligence, and cloud computing.
This will help young Africans acquire the technical skills and knowledge required for jobs in the digital economy, where demand for skilled workers is rapidly increasing.
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has secured a $350 million loan from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to enhance its support for private sector operations in Africa.
African impact investor Secha Capital has announced the launch of the Junior Operator-Investor Network (JOIN) program.
Ethiopian Airlines has teamed up with American company Archer Aviation to introduce electric air taxis in Ethiopia, making it the first initiative of its kind in Africa.
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