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DeAfrica Sparks a New Generation of AI Thinkers Across Africa
By Adonis Byemelwa DeAfrica expands access to high-quality online education, connecting thousands of learners across Africa to practical AI skills and global knowledge. Photo courtesy Distance Education for Africa has learned, over years of quiet experimentation and...
Participating countries – ChatGPT: Your New Thinking Partner
Learn to think better, write smarter, and create more with the power of AI A seven-week course from September 24, 2025 to November 26, 2025 43 African Countries 1,326 Participants Angola 1 Benin 5 Botswana 249 Burundi 7 Burkina-Faso 2 Cameroun 17 Chad 7 Cote...
DeAfrica – 9 Books Available on AMAZON
Paperback, "Distance Education For Africa: Using a Proven distance education model to create lasting economic impact," is available to buy on Amazon. " Paperback, "African Business Case Study Volume 1," is available to buy on Amazon. Paperback “AFRICAN BUSINESS CASE...
Distance Education for Africa ( DeAfrica) has launched its new course entitled DeAfrica Entrepreneurship and Innovation Workshop
Congratulations to students who have been selected to join the 2025 Cohort of the DeAfrica Entrepreneurship & Innovation Workshop — a transformative learning experience designed to empower aspiring entrepreneurs and innovators across Africa. This experiential,...
Academic Leadership Summit
DeAfrica will participate in a webinar organized by the Association of African Universities (based in Ghana) Sidiki Traore, President and Founder of Distance Education for Africa and two students (Emile Webnjoh Emile Kongvum from Nigeria and Charity Nduhura from...
DeAfrica’s Learners Are Redefining Africa’s Future Through the Power of Education
We were recently featured Pan African Visions! DeAfrica, founded in 2011, has empowered over 60,000 learners across all 54 African countries through free and affordable online courses. With a 72% course completion rate, we've helped individuals transform not just...
DeAfrica Last Graduation Ceremony in 2025
Distance Education for Africa (DeAfrica) recently celebrated a graduation event in Nairobi, honoring learners from Kenya who completed its transformative programs. With distinguished guest Terryanne Chebet commending graduates for their resilience, participants shared...
Sidiki Traore at the Harvest World Church in Maseru, Lesotho (Southern Africa)
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A Deeper Look podcast
July 2020 FHi 360 A Deeper Look. The theme for 2020 is “The Shape of Things to Come in Human Development.” The impact of the current pandemic on the adoption of distance education approaches in Africa **Here is the link edited episode of A Deeper...
Women Entrepreneurs’ Training with Africa’s Leading Ladies Now Completed
Women Entrepreneurs’ training with Africa’s Leading Ladies is now completed (2022 to 2024). This project was supported by the New Zealand Embassy in Ethiopia.
Balsillie School of International Affairs (BSIA) and the Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI)
BSIA Africa Forum x CIGI Event Date and Time: March 6th, 10 am EST https://balsillieschool.ca/event/higher-education-reform-in-africa-technology-governance-and-innovation/ BSIA’s Africa Forum and CIGI were excited to host a dynamic conversation on higher education...
A Life Of Service To Africa Hailed In Wake Of Sidiki Traore’s New Book Echoes of Resilience
In an age where stories of perseverance and transformation inspire change, Sidiki Traore has gifted the world with a profound narrative of ambition and determination in his latest book, Echoes of Resilience. This remarkable work chronicles his extraordinary journey...