Blog: Africa

Partners in Progress: Transforming Disaster Response Through Public Sector Engagement

Drones, Data and AI for Disaster | May 14, 2025

Nigeria Flying Labs’ TDIA project was about the connection between people, data and action, and between reality and hope.

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Mozambique Flying Labs Launches with Ambitious Goals

Flying Labs Network | May 12, 2025

The team aims to transform the data, mapping, and geospatial intelligence ecosystem in Mozambique and the SADC region.

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Drone inspection of photovoltaic power plants: A solution for the energy transition in Burkina Faso

Drones, Data and AI for Development | May 12, 2025

Burkina Faso Flying Labs and Flying Labs Namibia combined their knowledge and skills to successfully execute a solar panel inspection in Burkina Faso.

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Building National Resilience: The Launch of Eswatini Flying Labs

Flying Labs Network | May 5, 2025

Eswatini Flying Labs will contribute to national resilience by strengthening data-driven decision-making and the coordination of disaster response efforts.

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Using Drone Technology to Assess Crop and Soil Health in Uganda

Drones, Data and AI for Agriculture | April 10, 2025

Uganda Flying Labs assessed the overall health of the crops and determined whether the soil in specific areas could support the growth of coffee and maize.

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Webinaire: Gestion intégrée des inondations basée sur les données des inondations

Drones, Data and AI for Disaster | March 12, 2025

La session a mis en évidence l'importance de données précises et de la collaboration dans la prévention et la réponse aux inondations.

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Façonner l’Avenir des Drones au Togo: Un Atelier de Co-Création pour une Réglementation Innovante

Drone Policy & Regulations | March 7, 2025

L’événement visait à réunir les acteurs du secteur des drones au Togo afin de co-construire un cadre réglementaire clair et adapté aux réalités locales.

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A New Chapter for Benin Flying Labs

Flying Labs Network | February 19, 2025

The contributions of the departing Benin Flying Labs team leave a lasting impact, and we extend our best wishes for their future endeavors.

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Cartographie des Zones Inondées à Lomé pour Évaluer les Dégâts et Soutenir les Interventions d’Évacuation

Drones, Data and AI for Disaster | February 7, 2025

La collaboration entre Togo Flying Labs et l'ANPC a prouvé l'efficacité des drones et des données dans les plans de résilience aux catastrophes.

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Drones, AI, and the Next Generation: Ghana Flying Labs at CHILD-IN-TECH 2025

Drones, Data and AI for STEM / Youth | January 31, 2025

Many were thrilled to see how drones ‘think’ and process information, making it feel less like science fiction and more like something they could use.

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Camp Bark Biiga : De jeunes promoteurs de paix prennent leur envol avec le Burkina Faso Flying Labs

Drones, Data and AI for STEM / Youth | January 17, 2025

L'initiative combine formation technologique et promotion de la paix, encourageant les jeunes participants à devenir des agents du changement.

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KOICA Sustainable Environment & Economy Against Drought and Degradation (K-SEED) Project in Narok and Kajiado Counties

Drones, Data and AI for Climate Action | January 15, 2025

Kenya Flying Labs partnered with World Vision Kenya in promoting integrated climate change (mitigation-adaptation-response) project for Narok & Kajiado counties

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