The Africa Women Conference (AWC) has graduated nine female fellows from across Africa under its Women and Girls Digital Technology Hub Fellowship Programme, aimed at strengthening women’s participation in artificial intelligence (AI) and data science across the continent. The initiative is designed to bridge the gender gap in emerging technologies while empowering women with digital and technical skills for the future economy.
The graduating fellows completed specialised training in areas including artificial intelligence, data analytics, machine learning, and digital innovation. According to organisers, the programme provided participants with industry-recognised certifications and practical experience to prepare them for opportunities in Africa’s rapidly growing digital economy.
Speaking on the milestone, AWC noted that the fellowship was created to equip African women and girls with critical digital competencies and increase female representation in technology-driven sectors. The organisation said empowering women in AI and data science would contribute to inclusive innovation, job creation, and sustainable development across African countries.
The programme comes at a time when governments and institutions across Africa are increasing investments in digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and technology education to prepare young people for future jobs. Experts have repeatedly highlighted the need for greater inclusion of women in STEM fields to close the gender gap in the technology ecosystem.
The graduation of the nine fellows marks another step toward building a stronger pipeline of female AI and data professionals in Africa, with expectations that beneficiaries will contribute innovative solutions to challenges in sectors such as education, healthcare, agriculture, and finance.
