Two winners of the Africa Android Challenge (AAC) were announced in June 2013. They hail from Senegal and Egypt. Another 10 apps were also highlighted.

At least 5 African Startup Weekends are scheduled for the second half of 2013. The events are designed to develop innovative businesses that serve local needs.

In April and May 2013, Google sponsored Barcamps for its developer groups (GDGs). The free “community-developer-driven” events focused on Android and Google Apps API.

African developers are keen on Google Developer Groups. Somewhere around 67 chapters are active across 24 countries. Approximately one-in-six GDGs is located in Africa.

According to the Java.net Projects site, 14 African JUGs have existed since 2011. Abidjan, Faso, and Algeria appear to be the most active chapters.

At least 4 Startup Weekends are scheduled for mid-2013. The events are poised to develop innovative businesses that serve local needs.