Her STEM Club Inspires Girls Across Africa in Technology
The Her STEM Club initiative has introduced girls across multiple African countries to practical tech workshops, networking, and mentorship opportunities. Participants engage in robotics, coding, and digital design sessions that build critical thinking. Organisers report increased enthusiasm from students in traditionally underrepresented areas.
Alumni of the club say the experience motivated them to pursue further STEM education. Parents have voiced strong support for continuing such programmes in schools. The initiative also connects girls with women professionals in science and technology careers.
Source: VANGUARD NIGERIA
Africa Leads in Women STEM Graduates, But Gaps Persist in Tech Roles
Africa has one of the highest proportions of female STEM graduates globally, yet many women struggle to access technical and leadership roles in the tech sector. A McKinsey-backed analysis highlights ongoing gaps in retention, career progression, and access to funding for women in technology.
Experts say mentorship, inclusive workplace policies, and gender-responsive hiring are key to turning academic success into long-term careers. Closing these gaps could significantly boost Africa’s digital growth and innovation capacity.
Source: MOROCCO WORLD NEWS
AU Workshop Empowers Girls in STEAM Innovation Across Africa
The AU CIEFFA Continental Youth Workshop in Nairobi brought together young women from across Africa to strengthen digital, financial, and innovation skills for STEAM careers. Participants engaged in coding, design thinking, and entrepreneurship sessions aimed at solving real-world challenges.
Organizers highlighted the importance of mentorship and partnerships in sustaining girls’ participation in STEAM. Many attendees reported increased confidence in pursuing technical careers, with outcomes expected to inform inclusive education strategies.
Source: AFRICAN UNION
African Girls Can Code Initiative Empowers Young Women with Tech Skills
The Africa Girls Can Code Initiative (AGCCI) has launched in Nairobi with support from the International Telecommunication Union, focusing on equipping girls and young women with practical skills in coding, robotics, and artificial intelligence. The programme brings together educators and ICT leaders to strengthen digital literacy and open pathways into technology careers.
Organisers stress that early exposure to digital skills is key to closing the gender gap in tech across Africa. By building confidence and technical capacity, AGCCI aims to prepare young women to participate in the continent’s growing digital economy actively.
Source: TECHAFRICA NEWS
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