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Finance

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Jul 24th, 2026

Tinubu signs executive order as Nigeria opens up to cryptocurrency

By Harry Clynch

Long Reads

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Jul 22nd, 2026

How AI is rewiring South Africa

By David Capel

The long read: Amazon and Starlink bring satellite battle to Africa

Technology

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Jul 10th, 2026

The long read: Amazon and Starlink bring satellite battle to Africa

By Lennox Yieke

Who gets to judge Africa’s risk – before the algorithm does?

Finance

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Jul 8th, 2026

Who gets to judge Africa’s risk – before the algorithm does?

By Natascha Hryckow

Building AI on African terms

Long Reads

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Jul 6th, 2026

Building AI on African terms

By Bulelani Jili 

US aid-for-data deals meet African resistance

Technology

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Jul 3rd, 2026

US aid-for-data deals meet African resistance

By Harry Clynch

Quick Reads

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Jun 25th, 2026

Chinese investment powers $270m Spiro funding round 

By Lucas Ontal

Long Reads

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Jun 18th, 2026

Cybersecurity in demand as DRC comes online

By Harry Clynch

Africa’s satellite moment is here. One rule could still squander it.

Technology

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Jun 9th, 2026

Africa’s satellite moment is here. One rule could still squander it.

By Patrick Masambu

The long read: Drones for development take to Africa’s skies

Technology

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Jun 5th, 2026

The long read: Drones for development take to Africa’s skies

By Ben Payton

Not lost in translation: training AI to speak African languages

Technology

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Jun 3rd, 2026

Not lost in translation: training AI to speak African languages

By Emily Allen

East African countries plan regional satellite launch

Technology

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May 8th, 2026

East African countries plan regional satellite launch

By Ben Payton