The African Cybersecurity Forum in Rabat focuses on strengthening digital security across the continent, with discussions on AI-driven threat detection and cybersecurity transformation. Moroccan ministers emphasized the need for greater pan-African collaboration in securing digital infrastructures, with Morocco at the forefront of cybersecurity development in Africa.
UM6P and STATION F have launched the NextAfrica program to bridge Europe and Africa, supporting startups in Greentech, Agritech, and Healthtech sectors. The partnership provides mentorship, funding, and scientific expertise to help startups enter the African market, with access to resources from both STATION F and UM6P’s campus in Morocco.
The European Commission has launched the Africa-EU Space Partnership Programme with a €100 million investment. This initiative focuses on advancing space-based services for climate monitoring, strengthening institutional collaboration, and boosting the private sector to drive sustainable growth and innovation in Africa through space technology and data-driven solutions.
UM6P and STATION F have launched the NextAfrica program to support startups focused on Greentech, Agritech, and Healthtech. This collaboration aims to bridge Europe and Africa, providing mentorship, funding, and resources to international startups looking to enter African markets. The program will foster innovation and address key regional challenges.
Eyouth has partnered with EDT&Partners in a US$6 million initiative to equip one million youth in Africa and the Middle East with digital skills. The program will focus on areas such as AI, programming, data analysis, and digital marketing, leveraging Eyouth’s platform and EDT&Partners’ educational technologies.
Lyca Mobile Group is accelerating its expansion across Africa, with plans to expand beyond Uganda and Tunisia in 2025. This expansion aims to improve operational efficiency and adaptability, benefiting customers, partners, and employees while addressing the growing demand for affordable mobile services on the continent.
At the 8th REFRAM conference, HACA President Latifa Akharbach emphasized the need for digital platforms to take accountability for content moderation and user protection. She expressed concern over relaxed rules, particularly affecting African users, and called for greater commitment to fighting disinformation. A leadership transition marked the conference’s conclusion.
SC Ventures, Standard Chartered’s innovation, fintech investment and ventures arm, and Yabx Technologies (Netherlands) B.V., a company of Tech Mahindra…
SeamlessHR, a Nigerian HR tech startup, has raised $9 million in funding, bringing its total to $20 million. This investment, backed by the Gates Foundation and Helios Digital Ventures, will help the company expand across Africa, enhance workforce productivity, and provide financial security for employees through embedded finance tools.
Wajeez, a logistics startup, has expanded from smaller cities in eastern Algeria to the capital, Algiers, and is now planning to grow across Africa. The platform, offering food delivery and personalized shopping, includes features like loyalty programs and Wajeez Gold subscription for exclusive benefits. It has also expanded to Senegal.
