Tunis-based sustainable travel startup WildyNess has secured an undisclosed pre-seed investment to scale its mission of redefining tourism in North Africa through community-led experiences. The round was co-led by Bridging Angels and the African Diaspora Network, marking a strong...
The Nigerian Senate has approved the Nigerian Electric Vehicle Transition Bill for second reading, signaling a pivotal step toward transforming the country’s transportation landscape and positioning Nigeria as a leader in Africa’s green mobility revolution. Sponsored by Senator Orji...
In one of the most inclusive fintech rollouts in African history, Twiga Foods and Mastercard have launched a continent-first initiative to bring digital commerce and financial services to 500,000 informal retailers—locally known as “dukas”—across Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, using...
MTN Nigeria has officially completed its ₦600 billion (approximately $400 million) payment for 200MHz of 5G spectrum in the 3.5GHz band, clearing the final hurdle to launch ultra-fast, next-generation mobile services across Nigeria’s major urban centers by Q2 2026....
South Africa has officially entered the global artificial intelligence race with the release of its National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2025–2030—a comprehensive, ethically grounded policy framework designed to harness AI for inclusive economic growth, public service transformation, and skills development....
In a watershed moment for Africa’s financial integration, Flutterwave, the continent’s leading payments technology company, has secured full regulatory licenses to operate in Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal, Cameroon, and the Democratic Republic of Congo—effectively unlocking access to over 300 million...
In a decisive move signaling a post-oil economic future, Nigeria has officially approved the final investment decision for a $10 billion green hydrogen and ammonia production facility in Kano State—marking the country’s largest clean energy project to date and...
The African Development Bank (AfDB) is directing up to $150 million toward sports-related infrastructure across the continent—not through a new fund, but as a strategic allocation within its existing Urban and Municipal Development Program. This African Development Bank sports...
Morocco’s confirmation as host of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations isn’t just a sporting victory—it’s a strategic economic play. With CAF projecting over 1.2 million international visitors and a record-breaking broadcast deal in place, the Morocco AFCON 2025...
October 2025 emerged as a standout month for Africa’s innovation economy, with startups across the continent securing over $442 million in new funding, excluding exits—marking the second-highest monthly total of the year and reinforcing growing investor confidence in African...
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