African Innovations and Achievements

Which African country has the world's highest percentage of women in parliament?

• South Africa

• Rwanda

• Ethiopia

• Kenya

Answer explanation

Rwanda has consistently led the world, with over 60% of parliamentary seats held by women

Which African country is home to the highest number of tech startups?

• Kenya

• South Africa

• Nigeria

• Egypt

Answer explanation

Nigeria, particularly Lagos's "Yabacon Valley," has Africa’s largest startup ecosystem

Which renewable energy source does Morocco have the world's largest concentrated power plant for?

• Wind

• Hydroelectric

• Solar

• Geothermal

Answer explanation

The Noor Ouarzazate Solar Complex is the world’s largest concentrated solar power plant

Which African country became the first to launch a satellite into orbit entirely designed and built by its students?

• South Africa

• Nigeria

• Ghana

• Egypt

Answer explanation

Ghana launched GhanaSat-1 in 2017, designed by students from the All Nations University

The Great Green Wall initiative aims to combat desertification by creating what across the width of Africa?

• A network of interconnected solar farms

• An 8,000 km long wall of trees and vegetation

• A series of artificial lakes and reservoirs

• A high-speed rail network connecting major cities

Answer explanation

An 8,000 km long wall of trees and vegetation (Stretching from Senegal to Djibouti, the Great Green Wall aims to restore degraded land.)

Which African city is home to the African Leadership University, named by Fast Company as "The Harvard of Africa"?

• Nairobi, Kenya

• Kigali, Rwanda

• Accra, Ghana

• Cape Town, South Africa

Answer explanation

Kigali, Rwanda (African Leadership University in Kigali has gained global recognition for its innovative education model.)

Which African e-commerce company became the first to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange

• Konga

• Jumia

• Takealot

• Kilimall

Answer explanation

Jumia (Jumia, often called "Africa’s Amazon," became the first African startup to be listed on the NYSE in 2019.)