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Meta Expands AI Tools for Small Businesses, But Leaves WhatsApp Out
Meta has expanded its AI tools for small businesses, allowing companies to connect Facebook and Instagram accounts, advertising campaigns and Google Workspace applications to Meta AI for performance analysis, reporting and competitive research.
Côte d’Ivoire Partners With Mistral AI to Develop Local AI Applications
The Ivorian government has entered into a strategic partnership with French artificial intelligence company Mistral AI to develop AI applications for public services and key economic sectors.
Kylian Mbappé-Backed Alan Acquires Senegalese Healthtech Company Tanel
French health-technology company Alan has acquired Senegalese insurer Tanel Health, giving the €5.5 billion ($6.3 billion) company an immediate presence in Senegal and Côte d’Ivoire.
Microsoft Appoints Angela Nganga as East Africa Country Lead
Microsoft has appointed Angela Nganga as its Country Lead for East Africa, placing the technology executive in charge of the company's engagement with governments, businesses and technology partners across the region.
Kenya Moves to Digitise Cargo Clearance at Port of Mombasa
Kenya is introducing new digital and operational measures to speed up cargo clearance at the Port of Mombasa, with the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) rolling out pre-arrival processing and testing automated gate operations.
OPay Applies for Digital Banking Licence in Egypt
OPay has applied to the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) for a licence to establish a digital bank, marking a further expansion of the fintech's operations in one of Africa's largest financial markets.
NASENI Launches Xceler8 Accelerator for Nigerian Innovators
The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has launched Xceler8, a three-month virtual accelerator designed to help Nigerian innovators
BimaLab Africa Launches Returnable Grants for Insurtechs Startups
BimaLab Africa has launched a returnable grant programme to help African insurtech startups move from accelerator programmes into commercial partnerships and investment.
Angolan Startup KambaWork Launches Digital Platform for Jobs and Opportunities
Angolan startup KambaWork has launched a digital platform bringing together employment opportunities, internships, volunteering, scholarships, courses and micro-work opportunities in one place.
Energean Eyes $1 Billion BP Gas Asset Deal in Egypt
Energean is in exclusive talks to acquire part of BP’s Egyptian gas portfolio in a transaction valued at about $1 billion, according to a Reuters report published on August 27.
Transmission infrastructure: Africa’s quintessential energy link
Africa’s energy transition is often framed through the lens of generation: new renewables projects, faster grid connections, industrial demand, community access, and economic growth.
Edge Growth Raises $21.9 Million for New Scale-Up Debt Fund
South African investment firm Edge Growth has reached a first close of approximately $21.9 million for a new fund aimed at providing growth capital
Namibia Cancels $2.4 Million AI Crop Monitoring Deal With US Firm 6th Grain
Namibia’s Ministry of Agriculture has terminated a N$40 million ($2.4 million) agreement with US technology company 6th Grain
Small Foundation Backs Unmarkets to Launch Four Agribusiness Ventures in Kenya
Small Foundation has made an undisclosed investment in Unmarkets, a Nairobi-based venture builder that develops food and agricultural businesses
Cameroon Considers Easing Exploration Permit Procedures to Attract Mining Investment
Cameroon is considering changes to its mining regulations, including simpler procedures for granting exploration permits
Starlink Plans Expansion Into 16 More African Countries
Starlink is preparing for another major expansion across Africa. Its official availability map shows plans to enter 16 additional countries, potentially extending the satellite internet provider's presence to more than half of the continent.
Nigerian Startup SecVite Reaches 600 Users as It Eyes Pre-Seed Funding
Nigerian event technology startup SecVite has reached 600 users since launching in October last year and is now considering pre-seed funding
Nomba and Synafare Commit ₦2 Billion to Solar Financing for Nigerian SMEs
Nigerian fintech Nomba and renewable energy financing company Synafare are committing ₦2 billion ($1.4 million) to solar financing for SME's across Nigeria.
Kwango Mines Loses 46 More Mining Titles in DRC
Kwango Mines has lost another 46 mining titles in the Democratic Republic of Congo following ministerial forfeiture orders signed on July 14, 2026, according to a list published by the country's Mining Cadastre (CAMI).
Moniepoint Shuts Down UK Remittance Service to Refocus on Africa
Nigerian fintech unicorn Moniepoint has discontinued its UK-based remittance service, MonieWorld, less than two years after launching the business. The company is now redirecting resources towards its core operations and expansion across African markets.