A North African government technology authority suffered a major data breach involving AI agents, exposing over 300,000 identity records and data from 500,000 companies.
The Live African Bitcoin Directory now tracks 180 active projects across 23 countries following a Q3 2026 audit of its listings.
African startups raised $1.44 billion in H1 2026, with debt accounting for 42.6% of the total as companies increasingly rely on loans over equity.
New data from Ember suggests that solar energy growth in Africa is significantly higher than official international statistics indicate, driven largely by distributed energy resources.
African leaders are calling for a seat at the table in global AI governance, citing a lack of local safety oversight and the risks of deploying foreign-developed models without regional context.
Tether has invested in Abu Dhabi-based fintech Shiga Digital to deploy self-custodial USDT payment infrastructure across Africa and the Gulf region.
TotalEnergies will receive $1.8 billion from BlackRock’s Global Infrastructure Partners in exchange for ownership of midstream oil and gas assets in Africa.
Fintech startup Daya and the Sui blockchain are linked to plans for gasless stablecoin transfers in Africa, though the integration remains unconfirmed.
Chinese EV giant Yadea has partnered with African mobility firm Spiro to supply customized electric motorcycles and integrate them into a regional battery-swapping network.
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has launched an IPO in Nigeria aiming to raise up to $2.1 billion to fund a massive capacity expansion project.
Hyundai Motor Group and the African Development Bank have signed a strategic agreement to accelerate industrial growth and sustainable development across Africa through joint financing and technology.
Aliko Dangote is launching a $28 billion expansion of his refinery business as global fuel demand shifts due to geopolitical instability.
Mastercard and Flowcart are partnering to integrate secure card payments into social commerce across Africa, starting with Kenya.
Ventures Platform is launching its second Africa fund with investments up to $3 million per company to support early-stage startups.
