Nigeria emerges as Africa's top nation for responsible AI, according to new global rankings.
Gigbanc winds down as African startups face challenging fundraising conditions.
The government-backed initiative aims to close the pre-seed and seed funding gap while attracting more private investment into Francophone West Africa's startup ecosystem.
Bridgement secures $20.3M to bolster AI lending in South Africa, signaling institutional confidence.
Timon, a leading travel-finance platform, expands into Kenya as it gains traction with over 100,000 users.
Fuzu and Kyosk receive investment to transform African digital work landscapes.
The partnership will provide education, mentorship, and financial literacy programs aimed at helping more women build careers in blockchain, Web3, and digital finance across Africa.
The expansion marks Craydel's entry into its eighth African market as the company strengthens its pan-African network for international student recruitment.
Data Entry Academy secures top prize in UNDP's EdTech accelerator, highlighting Nigeria's growing edtech sector.
Funding for African tech startups declined significantly in Q2 2026, raising concerns for the sector's growth.