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AI

East African Community places universities at centre of regional AI strategy

The East African Community adopts an AI strategy focusing on universities to boost AI skills, research and Kiswahili AI standards across member states.

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Motorbikes, cars and a hand cart on a busy street in Lagos, Nigeria
Business

Nigeria’s Central Bank mandates bank linkage for all crypto P2P payments

Nigeria’s Central Bank requires all cryptocurrency peer-to-peer transactions to be linked to verified bank payments under new rules.

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AI

Absa cuts debt review time from four days to one using AI

Absa uses AI to reduce debt review application processing from four days to one, improving efficiency and customer experience.

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AI

South Africa’s PSET launches AI-first platform to automate student admissions

PSET’s new platform uses AI to reduce workload in South African admissions offices, speeding up application processing and improving efficiency.

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AI

Ocient raises $100m to boost enterprise agentic AI platform

Chicago-based Ocient secured $100 million in Series C funding to accelerate its AI data analytics platform for large-scale enterprise use.

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AI

AI-powered appliances face infrastructure hurdles in Africa

Unstable power and limited internet access could delay AI appliance adoption in Africa, despite growing interest from manufacturers.

Good news from the continent

Things going right in Africa that rarely make the headlines.

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AI

Microsoft uses AI to speed up finding and fixing Windows security flaws

Microsoft is applying AI to detect and remediate Windows vulnerabilities faster, improving update deployment and transparency.

Quantum Internet SouthAfrica
Tech

Wits Physicist Advances Quantum Internet Project in South Africa

South Africa’s quantum internet project led by Wits physicist Andrew Forbes could transform national infrastructure, offering speeds millions of times faster than today.

Rubin Observatory Alerts
Tech

SALT and Lesedi Help Classify Unusual Stellar System from Rubin Data

South African telescopes are responding to Rubin Observatory alerts. SALT and Lesedi are helping classify a rare stellar system and boosting astro-tourism in Sutherland.

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AI

Humble Robotics raises $51 million to develop autonomous freight trucks

Humble Robotics secured $51 million in Series A funding to advance autonomous electric trucks for regional freight, aiming for a 2027 commercial launch.

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AI

Kalepa raises $75m to expand AI insurance software

Kalepa secured $75 million in Series B funding to grow its AI platform for insurance underwriting and enter new markets.

Computer screen showing security update progress
AI

Microsoft uses AI to speed up finding and fixing Windows security flaws

Microsoft is applying AI to detect and remediate Windows vulnerabilities faster, improving update deployment and transparency.

Young people working together on a laptop outdoors on a university campus
AI

Kenya leads East Africa in youth AI readiness, ranks 22nd in Commonwealth

Kenya tops East African Community countries in youth AI readiness, scoring 48.7 and ranking 22nd among 56 Commonwealth nations.

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AI

Google DeepMind launches Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash with 15-second video clips and 30% lower cost

Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash offers longer 15-second videos, improved consistency, multi-turn editing, and 30% cost reduction for video generation.

Someone working securely on a laptop
AI

Sentra raises $150 million to secure enterprise data from AI agents

Sentra has raised $150 million led by Capital One Ventures to protect enterprise data from AI agents. Its platform identifies sensitive data and restricts...

Tech

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A freight truck on the highway
AI

Humble Robotics raises $51 million to develop autonomous freight trucks

Humble Robotics secured $51 million in Series A funding to advance autonomous electric trucks for regional freight, aiming for a 2027 commercial launch.

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Tech

African startups use US for fundraising, UK for licences, UAE for operations

A study of 100 African tech firms shows US leads in incorporation, UK in licences and teams, UAE in operations.

Insurance staff at work in an office
AI

Kalepa raises $75m to expand AI insurance software

Kalepa secured $75 million in Series B funding to grow its AI platform for insurance underwriting and enter new markets.

Young people working together on a laptop outdoors on a university campus
AI

Kenya leads East Africa in youth AI readiness, ranks 22nd in Commonwealth

Kenya tops East African Community countries in youth AI readiness, scoring 48.7 and ranking 22nd among 56 Commonwealth nations.

AI-generated video content on a computer screen
AI

Google DeepMind launches Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash with 15-second video clips and 30% lower cost

Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash offers longer 15-second videos, improved consistency, multi-turn editing, and 30% cost reduction for video generation.

Software developers coding together
Tech

Web3Bridge shifts focus from developer training to startup incubation

After seven years training blockchain developers, Nigerian firm Web3Bridge launches a founder residency to support African tech startups.

Business

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A freight truck on the highway
AI

Humble Robotics raises $51 million to develop autonomous freight trucks

Humble Robotics secured $51 million in Series A funding to advance autonomous electric trucks for regional freight, aiming for a 2027 commercial launch.

African tech startup team working in an office
Tech

African startups use US for fundraising, UK for licences, UAE for operations

A study of 100 African tech firms shows US leads in incorporation, UK in licences and teams, UAE in operations.

Insurance staff at work in an office
AI

Kalepa raises $75m to expand AI insurance software

Kalepa secured $75 million in Series B funding to grow its AI platform for insurance underwriting and enter new markets.

Young people working together on a laptop outdoors on a university campus
AI

Kenya leads East Africa in youth AI readiness, ranks 22nd in Commonwealth

Kenya tops East African Community countries in youth AI readiness, scoring 48.7 and ranking 22nd among 56 Commonwealth nations.

Software developers coding together
Tech

Web3Bridge shifts focus from developer training to startup incubation

After seven years training blockchain developers, Nigerian firm Web3Bridge launches a founder residency to support African tech startups.

Someone working securely on a laptop
AI

Sentra raises $150 million to secure enterprise data from AI agents

Sentra has raised $150 million led by Capital One Ventures to protect enterprise data from AI agents. Its platform identifies sensitive data and restricts...

Health

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Ghana dialysis access
Health

Ghana Expands Free Dialysis Services to Regional Hospitals

Ghana dialysis access is expanding with new centers to help patients with chronic kidney disease throughout the country.

toxic e‑waste dumping
Tech

Kenya and Ghana Confront Toxic E‑Waste Dumping in Landmark Policy Brief

Examine the crisis of toxic e‑waste dumping in Kenya and Ghana and the urgent need for enforcement of recycling laws.

Africa NCD surveillance
Health

Africa CDC Launches SPARK–NCD Programme to Confront Rising Burden of Chronic Diseases

The Africa NCD surveillance initiative responds to critical health challenges like hypertension and diabetes via the SPARK-NCD Programme.

World TB Day
Health

WHO Issues New Guidelines on Diagnostic Tools to Accelerate TB Detection

World TB Day highlights the urgent need for better diagnostics. Discover the WHO's new guidelines for rapid tuberculosis detection.

Mali gold revenue distribution
Business

Mali Shares $33 Million in Gold Revenue with Local Communities

Mali gold revenue distribution now directs $33 million to local communities for essential infrastructure projects.

Lenacapavir Arrives in Kenya as Trust Collides With Memory
Health

Lenacapavir Arrives in Kenya as Trust Collides With Memory

Lenacapavir arrives in Kenya, bringing hope for HIV prevention amid public skepticism and concerns about medical trust.

Environment

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Great Green Wall
Environment

Great Green Wall post frames Africa’s land restoration drive

The Great Green Wall is transforming the Sahel with its efforts against land degradation and promoting sustainable development.

earth architecture Senegal
Environment

Senegalese Architect Advances Earth Construction in Dakar

Nzinga B. Mboup leads the way in earth architecture Senegal, promoting sustainable building practices rooted in tradition.

toxic e‑waste dumping
Tech

Kenya and Ghana Confront Toxic E‑Waste Dumping in Landmark Policy Brief

Examine the crisis of toxic e‑waste dumping in Kenya and Ghana and the urgent need for enforcement of recycling laws.

World Bank funding
Environment

World Bank approves $240m for coastal protection and blue‑economy jobs in Benin and Mauritania

World Bank funding of $240 million aims to strengthen coastal resilience and create jobs in Benin and Mauritania.

Access to electricity in Africa
Environment

Access to electricity in Africa through solar micro-grids

Access to electricity in Africa is advancing with solar micro-grids, offering new solutions for towns, villages and businesses.

Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 787 Dreamliner order
Business

Ethiopian Airlines Expands Fleet with Nine New Boeing 787 Dreamliners

Ethiopian Airlines confirms order of nine Boeing 787 Dreamliners to boost long-haul travel and modernise fleet.

Farming

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Great Green Wall
Environment

Great Green Wall post frames Africa’s land restoration drive

The Great Green Wall is transforming the Sahel with its efforts against land degradation and promoting sustainable development.

South Africa China trade
Business

South Africa Secures Duty-Free Access to China Under CAEPA From May 2026

South Africa has signed a new trade deal with China to help local products reach more buyers overseas.

World Bank funding
Environment

World Bank approves $240m for coastal protection and blue‑economy jobs in Benin and Mauritania

World Bank funding of $240 million aims to strengthen coastal resilience and create jobs in Benin and Mauritania.

Tanzania begins drone use
Tech

Tanzania begins drone use in agriculture after national launch

Tanzania begins drone use in agriculture to enhance farm productivity and pest control as part of a national program.

Ghana cocoa export earnings more than double in 2025
Business

Ghana’s cocoa export earnings surge to $3.9bn in 2025

Ghana’s cocoa export earnings surged to $3.9bn in 2025, more than double 2024 levels, driven by higher prices and export volumes.

Mangroves
AI

Mangrove loss increases vulnerability in the Niger Delta as new model tracks ecosystem decline

New modelling reveals how mangrove loss is increasing flood risks in the Niger Delta and highlights the need for urgent restoration and protection.

Education

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African tech startup team working in an office
Tech

African startups use US for fundraising, UK for licences, UAE for operations

A study of 100 African tech firms shows US leads in incorporation, UK in licences and teams, UAE in operations.

Young people working together on a laptop outdoors on a university campus
AI

Kenya leads East Africa in youth AI readiness, ranks 22nd in Commonwealth

Kenya tops East African Community countries in youth AI readiness, scoring 48.7 and ranking 22nd among 56 Commonwealth nations.

Software developers coding together
Tech

Web3Bridge shifts focus from developer training to startup incubation

After seven years training blockchain developers, Nigerian firm Web3Bridge launches a founder residency to support African tech startups.

Quantum Internet SouthAfrica
Tech

Wits Physicist Advances Quantum Internet Project in South Africa

South Africa’s quantum internet project led by Wits physicist Andrew Forbes could transform national infrastructure, offering speeds millions of times faster than today.

toxic e‑waste dumping
Tech

Kenya and Ghana Confront Toxic E‑Waste Dumping in Landmark Policy Brief

Examine the crisis of toxic e‑waste dumping in Kenya and Ghana and the urgent need for enforcement of recycling laws.

Mali gold revenue distribution
Business

Mali Shares $33 Million in Gold Revenue with Local Communities

Mali gold revenue distribution now directs $33 million to local communities for essential infrastructure projects.

Civil society

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Young people working together on a laptop outdoors on a university campus
AI

Kenya leads East Africa in youth AI readiness, ranks 22nd in Commonwealth

Kenya tops East African Community countries in youth AI readiness, scoring 48.7 and ranking 22nd among 56 Commonwealth nations.

rare earths project
Business

US backs Phalaborwa rare earths project with $50 million

The rare earths project in Phalaborwa receives $50 million investment to support a sustainable mineral supply chain.

Great Green Wall
Environment

Great Green Wall post frames Africa’s land restoration drive

The Great Green Wall is transforming the Sahel with its efforts against land degradation and promoting sustainable development.

toxic e‑waste dumping
Tech

Kenya and Ghana Confront Toxic E‑Waste Dumping in Landmark Policy Brief

Examine the crisis of toxic e‑waste dumping in Kenya and Ghana and the urgent need for enforcement of recycling laws.

Africa NCD surveillance
Health

Africa CDC Launches SPARK–NCD Programme to Confront Rising Burden of Chronic Diseases

The Africa NCD surveillance initiative responds to critical health challenges like hypertension and diabetes via the SPARK-NCD Programme.

World Bank funding
Environment

World Bank approves $240m for coastal protection and blue‑economy jobs in Benin and Mauritania

World Bank funding of $240 million aims to strengthen coastal resilience and create jobs in Benin and Mauritania.

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