Every July, World Youth Skills Day turns global attention to a simple but urgent question: how do we equip young people with the practical tools to build their own livelihoods? Nowhere is that question more pressing, or more actively being answered, than in Africa, home to the world's youngest population and a fast-growing digital economy still finding its footing. For Jumia, one of the continent's largest e-commerce platforms, the answer has taken the shape of a quiet but su

Dakar is a city of contrasts, where the bustling energy of the Sandaga markets meets the modernity of the new urban hub in Diamniadio. Yet, for every resident of the Senegalese capital, one reality remains: the complexity of getting around. It is within this context of logistical challenges that Jumia Senegal launched its most ambitious project to date in late January 2026: Jumia Instant. The Origin of a Challenge: Why "Instant"? Until now, e-commerce in Senegal followed a na

For the past thirteen years, Côte d'Ivoire has been the stage for a profound transformation in consumer habits driven by e-commerce. Buoyed by dynamic economic growth, the country has experienced a genuine technological boom. Today, a large portion of the population is connected, thanks in particular to the democratization of smartphones, which have become increasingly affordable. This evolution has significant implications: owning a smartphone and having internet access cons

AI adoption: it's not a tech problem, it's a people problem. At Jumia, we're moving toward an agentic AI vision enriched with automation —but the strategy isn't about fancy models or cutting-edge tools. It's about making AI work for everyone . That means: → Embedding AI-automation into daily workflows → Reducing manual, repetitive tasks that drain time and energy → Building governance frameworks so teams can experiment safely → Investing in training, playbooks, and "governanc

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Whenever we set out to offer our e-commerce services to a previously uncovered area, there are several factors to consider. In addition...