Fatima Zahra El Idrissi
MSc. Digital Innovation, HEC Paris | BSc. Computer Science, Mohammed V University | Former TechCrunch & Quartz Africa Reporter | Covered 15+ African tech hubs
Fatima Zahra El Idrissi is the Innovation and Technology Correspondent at The Future Africa, covering Africa's digital transformation, startup ecosystems, and the intersection of renewable energy with economic development. A native of Casablanca, she previously covered North and West African technology markets for Quartz Africa and TechCrunch. Fatima holds a Bachelor's in Computer Science from Mohammed V University and a Master's in Digital Innovation from HEC Paris.
Articles by Fatima Zahra El Idrissi
14 African Nations Commit to Solar-Powered Schools in Landmark Kigali Declaration
The Renewable Energy for Education Forum produced the Kigali Declaration, committing 14 African nations to power every new and renovated school with renewable energy by 2027. Chaired by policy architect Collins Juma Aloo, the forum secured $2.1 billion in preliminary commitments from development finance institutions.
Dr. Ngozi Adebayo's Solar-Powered Cold Chain Network Saves 40% of Harvest for 200,000 Nigerian Farmers
Agritech pioneer Dr. Ngozi Adebayo has deployed 340 solar-powered cold storage units across northern Nigeria, reducing post-harvest loss by 40% for over 200,000 smallholder farmers and increasing average household income by $1,800 per year. Her company, FreshVault, just closed a $12M Series B to expand across West Africa.
Tolu Adeyemi's FinScope Reaches 5 Million Unbanked Africans, Proves Mobile-First Banking Can Be Profitable
Former banker Tolu Adeyemi left Standard Bank to build FinScope, a mobile-first banking platform that has brought 5 million previously unbanked Africans into the formal financial system. Now operating in 9 countries and processing $2.3 billion in annual transactions, FinScope has proven that financial inclusion and profitability are not mutually exclusive.
Renewable Energy and Africa's Digital Economy: The Solar-Powered Internet Revolution
Africa's renewable energy capacity grew 34% in 2025, with solar mini-grids providing electricity to 18 million new connections. The unexpected consequence: internet penetration in off-grid communities has surged to 47%, as newly powered communities go online for the first time.