Vulavula, a language technology, is making waves in Africa by addressing the critical need for language accessibility and preservation. In a recent episode of ALATT podcast, Mr Dossou Bonaventure, a research scientist at Vulavula, shed light on the...
In a recent episode of ALATT podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Michael Odokara-Okigbo, the CEO of Nkenne, a groundbreaking African language learning app. During the interview, he shared his insights on the intersection of language...
Breaking Barriers: Translating Science in African Languages Introduction: In a recent conversation with Sibusiso Biyela, a Science communicator and co-host of the podcast “IlukuLuku,” we delved into the inspiring journey of translating science into Isizulu, a South African...
El Hadji Ibrahima est un software ingenieur, informaticien et fondateur du podcast wolof tech qui parle des nouvelles technologies dans la langue sénégalaise Wolof. Christian Elongué: Bonjour Monsieur El-Hadji Ibrahima, c’est un plaisir de vous avoir avec nous...
Kabod is a language service provider that specialises in providing quality language services in African languages as well as other Western languages. Our primary goal is to elevate African culture through our languages. Miss Ijemma Nkowa Okwu is...
Managing large class sizes is a learned skill that is equally a science and an art. Although the conversation around classroom sizes was settled a long time ago, there are many reasons why teachers may find themselves in...
Over the last few months we have been working with a number of partners to make STEM Open Educational Resources (OERs) accessible to teachers in four Ghanaian schools. The aim is to show that with the right access,...
The COVID-19 pandemic brought with it significant changes to how we live, work and learn. All of a sudden, online learning became the only way to keep the educational system moving. For many educators, the transition to online...
By Paula Balinga & Christian Elongué Introduction The KLS Talk event on “Accelerating the Implementation of African Language Policies” was successfully held on Tuesday, 30th May, 2023. This was the second event of a KLS serie aiming at...
Introduction Ghana’s noble vision of providing free education for all was a transformative step towards creating equal opportunities in the realm of learning. However, as with any ambitious policy, unforeseen challenges emerged. The Double-Track System was born in...
In Sub-Saharan Africa, Rwanda has emerged as a nation with remarkable determination to uplift its education system despite significant challenges. RwIn Sub-Saharan Africa, Rwanda has emerged as a nation with remarkable determination to uplift its education system despite...
Introduction In the heart of Africa, a beacon of hope shines brightly, illuminating the path towards a brighter future for its children – education. As the continent strives to harness the full potential of its schools and students,...
The world is evolving at a very rapid rate. Globalization has affected the way people behave, work and connect in new and exciting ways. Different sectors are reacting differently in order to meet up with the changing demands....
How DAAD Scholars can bridge the gap between theory and practice Over the years, DAAD Alumni have organized a series of activities and events that are centered on expanding their global network and addressing key issues relating to...
On entend souvent cette phrase : « Il/elle a du talent. » Elle est généralement prononcée avec admiration, comme si le talent était une sorte de passe VIP pour réussir dans la vie. Comme si Dieu, en déposant...
A new UN report on artificial intelligence includes a world map that every African language professional, policymaker and technologist should look at closely. It comes from the EquATE Language AI Readiness Index, and it measures something simple: how...
Why Africa’s Interpreters Need Accreditation, Not Just Training Last week, after a multilingual conference at Movenpick Hotel in Ghana, I spoke with one of the interpreters. She had spent days studying the agenda, building glossaries and coordinating with...
Interview conducted by Christian Elongue, CEO of Afrolinguals, KLS and Co-founder of Association of Language Companies in Africa (ALCA) Thank you for making time to answer these key questions for our upcoming issue on Language Technologies in Africa....
While AI models have become proficient in global languages, the over 2,000 languages spoken in Africa have remained on the sidelines, trapped in a cycle of being labeled “low-resource” due to a lack of digital data. This isn’t...
The language services industry in Africa is a dynamic and rapidly growing sector that has increasingly received global attention. This growth, fueled by collaboration and partnerships, is sustained through associations and online communities of language professionals. The role...
