Can Africa leap from EdTech consumer to global supplier? In this opinion piece, Jim Plamondon of the Spix Foundation explores how a continent-wide Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) could help Africa address systemic barriers and emerge as a global leader in inclusive, scalable EdTech. Read the full article here.

In a notable first for the conference, eLearning Africa 2025 featured a session delivered entirely in Kiswahili. Led by Tanzanian innovators, the session demonstrated how African languages can enhance access to digital learning and knowledge sharing - reinforcing the importance of linguistic relevance in the development of inclusive education systems. Explore the highlights here.

Ghana and eLearning Africa have signed an MoU to host the 19ᵗʰ edition of the conference in Accra from 3 – 5 June 2026. The event will not only highlight Ghana’s education reforms, launch a new journal series, and showcase digital innovation, policy leadership, and partnerships shaping the future of learning in Africa - it will also offer a wider platform for critical dialogue, collaboration, and bold new thinking on the continent’s education and skills agenda. Read the full press release here.

Held alongside eLearning Africa 2025, the 17ᵗʰ Ministerial Round Table convened ministers from 27 African countries to examine skills, data, and AI through a continental lens. The dialogue underscored the importance of local languages, regional cooperation, and data sovereignty in shaping Africa’s digital education and workforce strategies. Read the full report here.