A facial recognition app designed by software engineer Charlette N’Guessan, a woman with unique identity issues.

African stories by African filmmakers. Perspectives from a diverse continent; storytelling in the hands of local talent.
A facial recognition app designed by software engineer Charlette N’Guessan, a woman with unique identity issues.
The centuries-old tradition of driftwood fishing in the Blue Nile is under threat in Sudan.
Nomaliso Musasiwa’s tech business connects farmers and consumers to provide fresh produce to Zimbabweans.
On shift with Tarren-Lynn January in her all-women bush firefighting crew in South Africa.
On the road with heavy-duty truck driver Clémentine, contemplating her life in Ivory Coast.
During COVID, innovative Nigerian school pupils design and build a health-assistant robot, to great acclaim.
A young Azmari musician embarks on a challenging journey to Addis Ababa to improve his musicianship and find work.
Kholofelo Sethebe never learned to swim. Now, as a marine biologist, she braves the open seas to swim with seals.
CEO Jihan Abass shows the challenges and rewards of building a business in Kenya.
Renowned artist Adjaratou Ouédraogo shares the joy of painting in her home city in Burkina Faso.
Ragnimwendé Eldaa Koama coaches young entrepreneurs in communication, confidence and how to dream big.
Musician Michael Makembe journeys into the hinterland to record traditional sounds for all Rwandans to share.
Pampered, protected and prized, Ladoum are beautiful, valuable sheep – the stars of this Senegalese story.
Boubacar’s quest to support his family in Mali takes him to the hazardous depths of artisanal gold mining.