Despite the long name, this resource (in partnership with UNESCO) is simple to use and browsing its myriad of entries is a great way to spend an afternoon. Most of the data is from the period 2007-2009 and can still considered current.
Some background information from the site:
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PanAf Edu Vol. 2, N°1 on ICT research in education in Africa (27pp, 3.5MB) is a must-read for those interested in the field of African education. The publication contains a dozen first-hand reports focus on how computer-based ICT has been utilized in West African secondary schools. All articles in the …

Last week, Nigerian secondary school students participated in an annual information and communication technology quiz. A summary of the two-day event, written by Y. Z. Yau, the director of CITAD, appeared in the Lagos-based Daily Independent. Mr. Yau also had some interesting personal thoughts on the quiz, and they are …

What is localization in the African context and what is its importance in the long term? African Languages in a Digital Age: Challenges and opportunities for indigenous language computing, a new e-book authored by Don Osborn and published by the Human Sciences Research Council, examines the need for such localization …

It’s tempting to dream of the ideal African ICT establishment, a well-oiled (but sustainable) machine crafted out of the failures of experienced ‘expert’ nations. Is technology leapfrogging still viable in developing areas, such as Africa? The quick answer is yes,  “tried and true” practices that are financially successful and socially …

The African Virtual School, a fairly new e-learning program (based in Sierra Leone and the U.K.) caught my attention after the site recently posted a couple of videos on YouTube. The short, simple, and well-paced videos do an excellent job explaining what the service is and how to sign up. …