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Algeria Biometric Passport Renewal: Diaspora Citizens Can Now Apply Remotely
Algeria just made life easier for its citizens living abroad. The government launched a digital service on June 24 that lets Algerians renew their…
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Cameroon Launches Digital ID Taxi System for Yaounde Passenger Safety
Cameroon’s capital city is rolling out a mandatory digital identification system for all taxis. The new system assigns a unique digital ID to every…
African Startup Ecosystem
Senegal launches a $50 million fund to address the pre-seed funding gap in Francophone West Africa
For most tech founders, the hardest money to raise is the first money. This stage, known as pre-seed funding, is when an idea transforms…
African Startup Ecosystem
Flat6Labs and IFC Launch StartAlgeria Program to Boost Algeria’s Startup Incubator Ecosystem
Flat6Labs, the IFC, and Algeria's Ministry of Knowledge Economy have launched StartAlgeria, a programme designed to strengthen entrepreneur support organisations across the country.
Global News
Trump threatens 100% tariffs on European countries over digital services taxes
President Trump's threat of 100% tariffs on European nations over digital services taxes comes just days after the US and EU finalized a new…
FinTech & Digital Money
Monzo Brings Direct Naira Transfers to 15 Million UK Users
Monzo has launched direct Naira transfers to Nigeria for its 15 million UK users through its partnership with Wise, offering fee-free transfers until August…
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NITDA and Meta Partner to Strengthen Youth Online Safety in Nigeria
Nine out of every ten Nigerian children face at least one form of cyber risk. That is the finding from a recent report by…
Business & Markets
Google Finance Android App Launches With AI Tools and Portfolio Tracking
For 20 years, Google Finance existed as a website. Users could check stock prices, track watchlists, and follow market news. But they never had…
African Telecommunications
Savanna’s Mobile Network Launch Brings Unlimited Data Bundles Challenging MTN and Airtel
Savanna Uganda has officially entered the mobile telecommunications sector, offering unlimited voice and data through a converged billing model that combines fiber broadband and…
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Liberia Digital Skills Initiative: 15 Tech Centers to Train Youth for Jobs
Liberia plans to open 15 digital skills centers across the country. The government wants to prepare young people for technology jobs and reduce unemployment.…
African Startup Ecosystem
How a Zimbabwean Startup, Maminda, Uses AI and Mobile Money to Help Farmers Grow More
Smallholder farmers in Zimbabwe need money to buy seeds and fertiliser. They need advice on when to plant and how to protect their crops.…
Artificial Intelligence
Zambia Police Warn Public Over AI Fake Content Targeting Officials
Zambia’s police service has issued a formal warning against the creation and spread of misleading AI-generated content targeting senior government officials. The police say…
