Here we are in Nairobi, Kenya. For the first time, TechCrunch is hosting a conference in Africa. We have an amazing lineup of speakers who all share a ton of knowledge and expertise about…
Talent2Africa among the 15 startups in Africa
On Wednesday, October 11 at 9:00 AM EAT in Nairobi, Kenya, the first Startup Battlefield Africa kicks off and is available for viewing with this livestream. TechCrunch is honored to host this event and here’s the…
New Airline and New Airport: Senegal is Recruiting Talents
After the new oil and gas industry, Senegal plans to make the aviation sector a dynamic generator of economic growth. Public authorities have taken great steps to make this sector a centerpiece of the…
Enterprise – 4 Ways to Hire Specialized Talents
Enterprise – There’s always been a debate over whether it’s best to hire people who have lots of general skills or one very specific skill. And while there are cases to be made on…
Projects in Africa: Italia supports Diaspora entrepreneurs
For many African immigrants, Italy is traditionally one of the main destinations. Like everywhere in the West, Italy is suffering from the effects of the global economic decrease. The country attempts to address the…
Jobs – Oil and Gas: Senegal is looking for skilled workers
With the recent discovery of oil and gas off its coasts, Senegal attempts to draw up the bluprint for shaping a good management of this sector, which is at the origin of many conflicts…
Diaspora – $ 60 billion for Africa, for what purposes?
$ 60 billion. That is the financial support from the African diaspora to the continent every year. A cash injection much more redeeming than the stereotypical, constraining and insignificant western funding, named development assistance…
Business in Africa – Why Donald Trump’s “friends” and not you?
Two simple but meaningful statements. The US President Donald Trump’s comments on Africa as just a “business paradise” for his “friends” should get all investors thinking, Africans especially. During a luncheon held in mid-September…
Africa and its Diaspora: When Pan Africanism turns Digital
The digital revolution has deeply transformed the relations between Africa and its diaspora. The contribution of the African Diaspora has evolved considerably over the last years, both financially and intellectually. There is a better…
Diaspora – Go back or stay, still a dilemma for african graduates?
Diaspora – They left Africa for better training and work experiences, but now many Africans who found a “second life” abroad think of a return to the continent. But the diasporans talk about the…