Tanél Health is a Senegalese digital health and insurance platform founded in 2020 by Mouhamed Ndoye (CEO) and Makhtar Diop (COO), on a mission to make healthcare coverage simpler, more affordable, and easier to manage.

Sub-Saharan Africa is expected to grow faster than Asia for the first time in modern history, positioning the region as the world’s fastest-growing major economic bloc. The International Monetary Fund projects African economies will expand by about 4.4% in 2026, up from 4.1% in 2025, while Asia’s growth slows to roughly 4.1% as China’s structural deceleration weighs on the region.

Africa’s currencies were among the world’s strongest performers in 2025, gaining sharply against the U.S. dollar as macroeconomic conditions stabilised and commodity markets surged.

Huuza Games is a Rwandan gaming and cultural tech company co-founded by Marie Grace Iradukunda (CEO), Alfred Wanjau (CTO/CFO), and Kamugisha Yuhi Joshua, on a mission to connect people with places, heritage, and one another through interactive, culturally grounded games. It brings together expertise in storytelling, technology, and community engagement.

Intra-African trade is gaining momentum as a key pillar of Africa’s economic transformation, despite the continent remaining far less integrated than other regions. In 2024, trade between African countries reached approximately $220 billion, up more than 12% year-on-year.

FoondaMate is transforming the way students in data-constrained environments access learning materials by turning WhatsApp into a powerful study tool. Founded in 2020 by South African entrepreneurs Dacod Magagula and Tao Boyle, the platform offers an AI-powered “study buddy” chatbot that helps learners download past exam papers, get explanations, and receive homework support directly through chat.

In the heart of Lagos’s bustling car trade, Carbin Africa is redefining how dealerships buy and sell vehicles through data-driven technology. Co-founded by Femi Oriowo (CEO) and Fawaz Abdul (CBO) in 2023, the company is tackling the inefficiencies and lack of transparency that have long plagued the used-car ecosystem.

Founded by Kenyan entrepreneur Maxine Kinyua, Tui Beauty is a beauty-tech startup that has pivoted the skincare experience from traditional retail to AI-powered personalization.

Africa holds an estimated US$4 trillion in untapped domestic capital, yet much of it remains locked in low-yield assets rather than fueling transformative investments—what the United Bank for Africa (UBA) describes as a “systematic misallocation” of financial resources.

Ecotutu is a Nigerian cleantech startup delivering innovative, solar-powered cold storage solutions tailored for agricultural markets and healthcare facilities.

Founded in 2020 by Congolese entrepreneur Félix Maroy, FYATU is on a mission to break down Africa’s toughest payment barriers. The fintech platform gives anyone—even those without a bank account—the ability to issue and use virtual debit cards for global online transactions.

Africa stands at the center of a global supply shift, holding about 30% of the world’s critical mineral reserves, including lithium,...

Founded in 2013 by Cameroonian programmer and designer Olivier Madiba, Kiro’o Games is the first professional video game studio in...

Africa is moving to establish greater ownership over how its economies are assessed globally. The African Union has announced plans to...

Africa’s sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) are quietly emerging as strategic engines of economic transformation. With over 15 active funds...

Farmer on Fire Global Consultancy, founded and led by Kenyan agripreneur Wangari Kuria, is a trailblazing organization dedicated to...

WEAR Ghana, co-founded by Awura Abena Agyeman and Angorkor Nai-Kwade in 2013, is a Ghanaian fashion brand dedicated to celebrating...

AgriKool is a South African agritech startup founded in 2018 by Zamokuhle Thwala, an agricultural engineer and former smallholder farmer,...

Africa’s food and agriculture sector is undergoing a transformation with enormous potential. The African Development Bank has dubbed...

Africa’s private capital landscape demonstrated remarkable resilience in 2024, defying global downturns with a significant rebound in...