Ripple Rolls Out $700M RLUSD in Africa, Pilots Climate Risk Insurance
by Ripple, the global blockchain payments giant, has taken a bold step in Africa. The company launched $700 million worth of RLUSD stablecoins on the continent. …
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M0 Raises $40M to Drive Stablecoins in Africa
M0, a crypto startup focused on stablecoin infrastructure, has raised $40 million in a Series B funding round. This financing will accelerate its vision of …
Burkina Faso Launches AI Action Plan Workshop
Burkina Faso has taken a bold step into the future. The country recently launched an “AI action plan” workshop aimed at harnessing artificial intelligence to …
Meta Expands Africa’s Connectivity with Data Centres, Cables
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is making significant investments to enhance Africa’s internet infrastructure. The tech giant recently announced a massive …
South Africa Launches AI Tutor Iris to Transform Education
South Africa has taken a bold step in education. The government has launched an innovative tool called AI tutor Iris. This new technology aims to …
South Africa Moves to Ease Starlink Entry with Rule Review
South Africa is making significant moves to ease the entry of Starlink, the satellite internet service owned by Elon Musk’s SpaceX. The government is reviewing …
AfricAI Launches in Nigeria to Drive AI Innovation
by AfricAI has officially launched in Nigeria, marking a significant milestone in Africa’s journey toward artificial intelligence sovereignty and innovation. The initiative is a joint venture …
Ghana, Lesotho Forge New AI & Tech Partnership
Ghana and Lesotho are forging an expansive AI and tech partnership, signaling a major shift in Africa’s digital transformation narrative. These two nations, renowned for …
Nigeria’s Internet Users Drop in June, Data Use Steady
Nigeria’s internet users experienced a decline in June 2025, continuing a worrying trend despite steady data consumption. The country’s telecommunications scene is marked by a …
Africa Made Up 6.7% of Global Stablecoin GDP in 2024 – IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released a new working paper that reveals Africa’s significant presence in the global stablecoin economy. In 2024, Africa accounted …