Inclusive digital growth through collaboration
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8 university members
Afretec will grow to include 10 technology-focused universities from across the continent.
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More than 220,000 students across 7 countries
The pan-African network includes representation from Egypt, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, and South Africa and has a strong connection to the United States.
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100 languages/200 cultures
A diverse partnership that will develop the next generation of skilled educators, researchers, engineers, and technologists -
Serving a population more than 200 million
The network will provide a platform for its members to engage in deep collaboration that drives inclusive digital growth in Africa.
Afretec Network’s Annual Conference
Seminars & Events
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June 2-4 2025
Afretec
Afretec Network Principal Investigators Meeting
Kigali, Rwanda
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June 11-13 2025
Afretec
Capacity Building Workshop on Enhancing Sustainable Urban Accessibility and Mobility in Senegal through AI
Hybrid
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June 16-19 2025
Afretec
Design Thinking in the Era of Emerging Technologies
Hybrid
News mentions
University of the Witwatersrand
Afretec brings together institutions to discuss gender equality in STEM
In February, eight members of Afretec met to discuss gender equality in STEM academics, discussing how to support students and early-career scientists and how to increase the number of women in leadership positions.
University of Lagos
Afretec researchers share progress on AI and renewable energy research
CMU-Africa's Sarath Tennakoon and University of Nairobi's Siphila Wanjiku Mumenya visited the University of Lagos to share progress on Afretec research that investigates using AI to extract carbon from landfill waste in Africa for renewable energy.
University of Lagos
Afretec presents research on AI and renewable energy
Afretec members presented their ongoing research, titled "Application of AI Techniques for Extracting Carbon from Landfill Waste for Renewable Energy," at a World Recycling Day event at the Olusosun Landfill in Ojota, Lagos.
The New Times
University of Rwanda hosts workshop
The University of Rwanda, through the Afretec Network, hosted a two-day inter-university workshop focused on promoting inclusive digital transformation through joint research efforts.