Nigeria, July 25 -- Why Public Interest Technology is Africa's Democratic Frontier

Across the African continent, from the shores of Dakar to the heart of Johannesburg, a quiet but seismic opportunity is stirring. It hums beneath the surface of our economic debates, political headlines, and societal transformations. It is the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) - a convergence of digital, physical, and biological systems, driven by emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchain, robotics, and other frontier technologies.

We can already see the impact of technology on every aspect of our lives. And Africa stands at the crossroads of these profound possibilities. We have the youngest population on earth,...