Sub-Saharan Africa recorded over $205 billion in cryptocurrency transactions in 2025, led by Nigeria, South Africa, and Ethiopia, highlighting the continent’s growing adoption of digital assets.
African Startup M&A Reaches All-Time High in 2025 as Deal Volume Climbs 72%
African startup mergers and acquisitions hit a record 67 deals in 2025, up 72% year-on-year, led by fintech and driven by strategic consolidation, according to TechCabal’s SOTIA report.
Egypt Considers Social Media Ban for Young Teens Amid Child Safety Fears
Egypt is drafting legislation to restrict young teenagers from accessing social media platforms, citing online abuse, harmful content, and growing risks to children’s safety.
Uganda Internet Shutdown Costs MTN and Airtel an Estimated $7 Million in Lost Revenue
MTN and Airtel reportedly lost around $7 million in data revenue after a four-day internet shutdown in Uganda, underscoring the economic impact of election-related connectivity restrictions.
Top 5 African Fintechs Raised 43% of Funding in 2025, Early-Stage Startups Left Behind
African fintechs raised $1.4B in 2025, but funding was heavily concentrated among five companies, leaving early-stage startups with limited access to capital, Briter report shows.
MTN and Airtel Resume Mobile Money Services in Uganda After Week-Long Shutdown
MTN and Airtel have reinstated mobile money services in Uganda following a seven-day shutdown linked to election-related internet restrictions, while social media remains blocked.
Gates Foundation and OpenAI Unveil $50m AI Initiative for African Healthcare
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and OpenAI have launched Horizon1000, a $50 million AI-driven program to strengthen primary healthcare systems in Africa, beginning in Rwanda.
Safaricom to Introduce Pay-As-You-Go Fibre Internet Plans in Kenya
Safaricom is set to launch pay-as-you-go fibre internet services in Kenya, offering daily and weekly plans to boost fixed broadband adoption and connect up to four million homes.
Ghana Nabs Nine Nigerians in Accra Cybercrime Bust, Frees 44 Trafficked Victims
Ghanaian security agencies have arrested nine Nigerians in Accra over alleged cybercrime activities after intelligence from the Cyber Security Authority, rescuing 44 people forced into online scams.
African Startup Funding Hits $3.2bn in 2025, Marking Strong VC Recovery
Venture capital investment in African startups climbed to $3.2 billion in 2025, the continent’s strongest performance in three years, according to Africa: The Big Deal.