Ghana has unveiled its first locally refined gold bars, marking a historic shift from exporting raw gold to processing it at home. For decades, nearly all of Ghana’s gold was shipped abroad unprocessed, leaving much of the value addition in Switzerland, the UAE, and South Africa.

Africa’s startup ecosystem rebounded strongly in 2025, raising $3.2 billion (excluding exits)—a 40% increase from 2024 after two difficult years. But the recovery was uneven. Funding is increasingly concentrated at the growth stage, while early- and mid-stage capital remains fragmented and fragile.

Telemedan is a Chadian health-tech startup founded by Abakar Mahamat (CEO), transforming access to medical care through digital and off-grid innovation. The company was built to address the severe shortage of healthcare access in rural and underserved parts of Chad.