Code Africa
A Pan-African Coding Competition for Schools
“Code. Create. Compete. Change Africa.”
Focus
Coding & computational thinking
Format
Hybrid: online + live
Reach
Pan-African
What is Code Africa?
Code Africa is a pan-African coding competition designed for schools across Africa.
The competition provides young learners with an opportunity to demonstrate their coding and computational thinking abilities while competing with students from different schools and countries.
Code Africa seeks to move young people beyond simply using technology to becoming creators and problem-solvers through technology.
Key objectives
- Promote coding and computational thinking.
- Encourage technology education in African schools.
- Identify and nurture young coding talents.
- Develop problem-solving and logical reasoning skills.
- Encourage innovation among young people.
- Connect learners across African countries through technology.
How it works
- 01
Online qualifiers
- 02
Live hackathon finals
AFRISTEM programmes vary by age and category. Each programme page clearly states its eligibility requirements — from primary school learners in the STEM Kids Championship to senior secondary students in the African Organic Chemistry Tournament.
Explore other AFRISTEM programmes
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Equipping young Africans to become creators with technology.