In Nigeria, a study says, elections held last April brought the use of social media in the political field to new levels. UN Africa Renewal’s André-Michel Essoungou reports.

Twitter accounts come and go, but their efforts are not forgotten. Here are a couple dozen example of once-active African accounts that currently lie dormant.

Over the next nine months, sixteen additional African nations will hold democratic elections, but how much information will be exchanged using the Internet?

Google searches for farming, health, education, and ICT are relatively popular within Africa. Good news, indeed, although the trend will most likely change as the user phase switches from essentials to entertainment.

Google Insights for Search verifies East African interest in apps, African interest in mobile, and general affinity for Facebook even in less-connected nations. A fun tool.

The BarCamp: Great discussion, great nationalism, great progress, great logos. Explore an interactive timeline listing the 50+ African “unconferences” (plus more that are on the way!)