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Six African Children tell us how they use AI to learn and pick career paths

To celebrate Children's Day, we interviewed 10 children between the ages of 7 and 16 to learn about their prospective careers and how they use AI in their daily lives.

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Techstars CEO Maëlle Gavet steps down citing “health reasons”

Maëlle Gavet, who has led Techstars as CEO for three and a half years, has announced her resignation due to health concerns.

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Starlink is at a crossroads in war-torn Sudan

Amidst ongoing turmoil in one of Africa's poorest economies, the availability of Elon Musk's satellite internet connectivity service is nearly at a breaking point

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TikTok pioneers automatic labelling of AI-generated content on social media

TikTok is launching new resources to boost media literacy, helping users identify and critically assess AI-generated content and misinformation.

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Nigeria stakes claim in Bay Area with Startup House

Nigeria has announced plans to launch a Startup House in the San Francisco Bay Area to drive investment and boost the visibility of the country's startup ecosystem.

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Africa’s undersea cable troubles are far from over

Undersea cable networks serving Africa have faced their fair share of challenges. But from the unfortunate look of things, the issues faced persist.

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Wave is the only African startup on YC’s top-earning startup list

For the second time in a row, Senegalese fintech Wave has been listed as the only African Y Combinator (YC) alumni with the highest revenue, according to the 2024 list. 

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West African subsea cables repaired after weeks-long damage

Following enduring weeks of disruptions, West Africa is on the brink of getting back steady internet connection via normal routes

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Kenya’s comms regulator deplatforms dozens of TV stations

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA), continuing its crackdown on broadcasting services, has ordered the closure of more than 58 television stations and at least 6 courier companies serving the East African country. 

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Binance and Yellow Card missing from South Africa’s licensed crypto firms’ list

South Africa released a list of 75 licensed crypto asset service providers, but major players like Binance and Yellow Card are missing.

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Nigerian big banks race to raise funds by capital hike deadline

Nigerian banks are facing a capital reshuffle. In March, the Central Bank (CBN) significantly raised the minimum capital requirement, especially for international commercial banks, which now need ₦500 billion.

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ThriveAgric and Acorn Rabo Bank join forces to generate $56 million in carbon revenue for 30,000 Nigerian farmers

With a market size of over $103 billion, the carbon credits market is a multibillion-dollar market that is growing steadily.

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