- Yango Group launched its B2B unit, Yango Tech, across several African markets with a focus on AI and digital infrastructure.
- The company targets sectors including healthcare, transport, finance, commerce and public services with automation and data-management tools.
- McKinsey estimates generative AI could generate up to $103 billion in annual economic value in Africa, while the GSMA projects the mobile economy could contribute $270 billion to Africa’s GDP by 2030.
Yango Group has launched its enterprise-focused technology division, Yango Tech, in several African markets. The company, which already operates mobility and delivery services in Africa, now wants to position itself in the market for enterprise, smart city and public-sector technology solutions. Yango Tech will offer services centered on artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure and organizational digital transformation.
Yango Tech aims to support African companies and institutions in automating operations and modernizing digital systems across sectors including healthcare, transportation, commerce, finance and public services.
The company’s offering includes generative AI platforms, intelligent data-management tools, urban mobility solutions and strategic advisory services focused on AI governance and executive training. In addition, the group wants to help organizations assess the return on investment of AI projects and accelerate the deployment of large-scale digital services.
The expansion comes as digital adoption gains momentum across Africa. According to McKinsey & Company, generative artificial intelligence could generate up to $103 billion in economic value annually across the continent. Meanwhile, the GSMA estimates that Africa’s mobile economy could contribute as much as $270 billion to continental GDP by 2030, driven by the growth of digital services, cloud computing and AI-based technologies.
Yango Tech already relies on pilot projects launched outside Africa, particularly in intelligent emergency-service management and real-time ambulance tracking systems in Central Asia.
In Africa, the group has started initial deployments in Mozambique and South Africa before gradually expanding into other strategic African markets. Consequently, the company joins a growing list of international technology firms seeking to establish positions in Africa’s emerging AI sector, where demand for automation, data analytics and digital infrastructure continues to accelerate rapidly.
Moreover, Yango Tech’s expansion reflects intensifying competition in Africa’s AI and digital infrastructure markets. Although the continent still faces deficits in connectivity, computing capacity and specialized skills, companies and public administrations continue to increase demand for automation and data-analysis solutions. This momentum continues to attract international players seeking exposure to a fast-growing but still underpenetrated market.
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- South African startup MILLI charges a fixed fee of 1,000 rand ($60) instead of taking a percentage of donations.
- The platform enables individuals, communities and organizations to launch fundraising campaigns within minutes.
- Co-founder Dario Eugenio wants to strengthen local solidarity through technology-driven community financing tools.
South African entrepreneur serves as chief executive officer of MILLI, a crowdfunding platform he co-founded in 2023 alongside his professor, Peter Konhäusner.
MILLI allows individuals, communities and organizations to launch fundraising campaigns within minutes through a simplified three-step process. Users first tell their story, then define a financial target and finally illustrate the project with images.
Once campaigns go live, users can share them through email, messaging applications and social media platforms to increase visibility. In addition, the platform enables users to monitor contributions in real time and transfer funds directly into bank accounts.
Unlike traditional crowdfunding platforms that deduct a percentage from each donation, MILLI applies a single flat fee of 1,000 South African rand, or about $60, regardless of the amount raised. The company says this model allows project owners to retain nearly all collected funds.
Beyond the financial model, the startup seeks to strengthen national solidarity by relying on an active donor community willing to support social, humanitarian and community-development causes.
“We do not simply host campaigns, we actively contribute to funding them through our audience and partners,” Dario Eugenio told Disrupt Africa. “The platform revolves around storytelling, video and social-media sharing, enabling users to create compelling campaigns and distribute them effectively. Our core belief remains simple: better stories generate more funding.”
To improve accessibility, MILLI also operates through mobile applications on iOS and Android devices. The application allows users to manage fundraising campaigns directly from smartphones, monitor donations, receive instant notifications and communicate with supporters.
Dario Eugenio holds a multidisciplinary academic profile. He graduated from the University of Pretoria in 2020 with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and international relations. He completed a second bachelor’s degree in psychology in 2021 at the South African College of Applied Psychology.
He also earned a master’s degree in leadership for digital transformation in 2023 from the GISMA University of Applied Sciences.
This article was initially published in French by Melchior Koba
Adapted in English by Ange J.A de Berry Quenum
- PayPal expanded its PYUSD stablecoin to 70 global markets, including several African countries.
- The company aims to reduce the cost and settlement time of cross-border payments through blockchain-based transactions.
- The World Bank estimates that Sub-Saharan Africa remains the world’s most expensive region for remittances, with average transfer costs above 7% for sending $200.
PayPal announced on Wednesday, May 20, that it had expanded its PayPal USD stablecoin, known as PYUSD, to 70 markets worldwide, including several African countries. The U.S. digital payments company wants to enable individuals and businesses to conduct faster and lower-cost international transfers through the dollar-backed digital currency.
PYUSD will become directly accessible through eligible users’ PayPal accounts. Users will be able to buy, hold, send and receive stablecoins, while also transferring funds to third-party digital wallets or converting balances into local currencies.
For businesses, PayPal primarily highlighted faster cross-border settlements, with transaction times reduced to minutes instead of several days through traditional banking channels.
“Offering PYUSD in Africa delivers tangible value to the people and businesses driving growth across these dynamic markets. Individuals gain a flexible and stable way to transfer funds faster, while businesses can streamline cross-border payments, improve settlement times and create new growth opportunities,” said Otto Williams, senior vice president and managing director for the Middle East and Africa at PayPal.
The initiative comes as digital payments and cross-border transfers continue to grow rapidly across Africa. According to the World Bank, Sub-Saharan Africa remains the world’s most expensive region for remittances, with average transfer costs exceeding 7% for sending $200.
Consequently, stablecoins continue to attract growing interest from fintech companies and payment providers, which increasingly view blockchain-based assets as alternatives to traditional financial rails that many users consider slow and expensive.
The international expansion of PYUSD also reflects intensifying competition in the market for dollar-backed digital currencies. Since launching the stablecoin in the United States in 2023, PayPal has sought to expand PYUSD usage across e-commerce, international transfers and digital financial services.
According to specialized platform Odaily, global stablecoin supply recently reached a new record above $323 billion, driven largely by growing adoption in digital payments and digital assets across emerging markets.
This article was initially published in French by Samira Njoya
Adapted in English by Ange J.A de Berr Quenum
- Ivory Coast plans to deploy Huawei’s “Smart Agriculture” platform to improve farm productivity, crop monitoring and climate resilience.
- Agriculture contributes 15% of GDP and employs about 46% of the country’s workforce.
- Authorities aim to strengthen traceability systems in cocoa and cashew supply chains amid tighter European environmental regulations.
Ivory Coast plans to strengthen the digitalization of its agriculture sector. Agriculture, Rural Development and Food Production Minister Bruno Nabagné Koné met a delegation from Huawei Côte d’Ivoire in Abidjan on Tuesday, May 19.
Acting Managing Director Benoît Wu led the delegation. The discussions focused on the “Smart Agriculture” project, which Huawei launched in 2023 during the International Exhibition of Agriculture and Animal Resources (SARA). The initiative aims to modernize farming practices through digital technologies.
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The project notably includes the deployment of a digital platform capable of mapping agricultural plots, monitoring crop development and providing farmers with data on inputs, yields and weather conditions. Authorities believe these tools could improve agricultural productivity, strengthen farm monitoring and support producers’ decision-making in response to climate-related risks.
Moreover, Minister Bruno Koné gave preliminary approval to support the initiative, which he described as a strategic lever for accelerating the modernization of Ivory Coast’s agricultural sector. The government also wants to establish closer cooperation with Huawei Côte d’Ivoire to support the operational rollout of the project across the country.
The initiative comes as several African countries accelerate the digitalization of agriculture to improve yields and strengthen sector resilience. In Ivory Coast, the world’s largest cocoa producer and a leading cashew producer, traceability and agricultural data collection have become increasingly important. New environmental requirements imposed by international markets, particularly the European Union, continue to drive this trend. Several plantation geolocation and digital supply-chain monitoring programs already operate within the cocoa sector.
Beyond farm modernization, Ivorian authorities also want to use digital technologies to strengthen food security, improve farmers’ access to agricultural information and support the structural transformation of the sector. The government now considers digital technology a key tool for improving the competitiveness of Ivorian agriculture and attracting additional investment into agricultural value chains.
This article was initially published in French by Samira Njoya
Adapted in English by Ange J.A de Berry Quenum
- Buddy Learning connects students with personalized tutors and educational resources through a digital learning platform.
- The startup integrates an AI-powered educational assistant, BuddyAI, directly into WhatsApp to improve accessibility.
- Founder Tshaamano Mabuba aims to reduce financial, linguistic and technological barriers to education.
South African entrepreneur Tshaamano Mabuba founded and currently leads Buddy Learning, an edtech startup focused on academic support services and access to education.
Founded in 2022, the company develops learning solutions for students, parents, schools and businesses. The startup aims to simplify education and expand skills-development opportunities for a broad range of users.
Buddy Learning designed its platform as a comprehensive educational ecosystem. The platform offers educational resources adapted to all academic levels, from kindergarten to university.
The company structures content through an intuitive interface that allows families to identify tools matching each stage of the educational journey quickly.
One of the platform’s core features connects families with qualified tutors known as “Buddies.” The mentoring service targets students who struggle academically as well as those seeking to improve performance. In addition, the platform allows parents to select tutors that best match their children’s academic needs.
To address financial, linguistic and technological barriers, Buddy Learning also developed BuddyAI, an educational assistant integrated directly into WhatsApp.
The tool allows students to ask questions, receive explanations and complete interactive exercises directly from mobile phones. Consequently, the company seeks to expand educational access among users with limited digital resources.
Alongside her entrepreneurial activities, Tshaamano Mabuba also works as a television presenter for SuperSport Schools, a media company focused on producing and broadcasting school sports content.
Tshaamano Mabuba graduated from the University of Cape Town with a bachelor’s degree in actuarial science in 2022. She also earned a bachelor’s degree in data science and business analytics in 2025 from the University of London.
Her professional background reflects a multidisciplinary profile. She started her career in 2019 as an administrative assistant at Super Group, a logistics and mobility company.
More recently, between January 2025 and March 2026, she taught mathematics at the Jeppe High School for Girls, where she applied her analytical expertise to education.
This article was initially published in French by Melchior Koba
Adapted in English by Ange J.A de Berry Quenum
- EduBridge Africa provides digital support services for African students seeking admission to foreign universities.
- The platform centralizes university applications, academic guidance, visa assistance and mentorship services.
- The company says it has enrolled more than 5,700 students, operates with over 11 mentors and covers more than 54 countries.
Based in Kampala, EduBridge Africa launched in 2019 under the leadership of founder Winnie Chimwedzi. The company wants to improve African students’ access to international universities through a digital platform that centralizes academic guidance, counseling and administrative services.
The platform provides support across several stages of the student journey, including university selection, application preparation, academic orientation and administrative assistance. In addition, the company supports students through visa-related procedures.
EduBridge Africa primarily targets students interested in universities located in Europe, North America and selected Asian countries.
One of the main challenges the startup addresses involves the information asymmetry that still characterizes Africa’s student mobility market. Many applicants continue to face limited access to information regarding available programs, admission procedures and financing opportunities.
At the same time, students often face risks linked to informal intermediaries and document fraud. Consequently, the startup seeks to digitize academic counseling services to improve accessibility and transparency.
EduBridge Africa aims to centralize interactions between students, advisors and partner institutions while reducing administrative complexity. The platform also highlights mentorship and personalized support services designed to prepare candidates for academic integration abroad more effectively.
The growth of companies such as EduBridge Africa reflects the broader rise of African edtech platforms specializing in educational guidance and international mobility.
As demand for overseas higher education increases, several startups across the continent now seek to digitize services that historically remained fragmented and largely offline.
The Ugandan edtech company says it currently supports more than 5,700 enrolled students, works with over 11 active mentors and covers more than 54 countries.
This article was initially published in French by Adoni Conrad Quenum
Adapted in English by Ange J.A de Berry Quenum
Facebook parent Meta is laying off about 8,000 employees worldwide as it shifts its focus to artificial intelligence (AI), with engineers bearing the brunt of the cuts. At the same time, the company is reassigning 7,000 employees to teams working on next-generation technologies. Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg has made AI the company’s top priority, even at the cost of reducing headcount to fund digital infrastructure.
Egyptian startup ARRW has raised $4 million to expand its ride-hailing platform. The company, the first local app to secure an official licence, plans to use the funding to recruit drivers and strengthen its technology. ARRW is positioning itself against global competitors with a safer service tailored to local users.
Registration is now open for the 2026 Enugu Gaming Summit, taking place on July 30-31. Hosted in partnership with the Enugu State Gaming Commission, the event will bring together tech companies, investors and gaming enthusiasts. The summit will feature discussions on industry innovation, player safety and payment technologies. Free and paid tickets are available on the official website.
- TikTok removed 820,552 videos in Kenya between October and December 2025 for violating community guidelines.
- The platform said artificial intelligence systems detected 99.9% of removed Kenyan videos before users reported them.
- TikTok suspended 108,752 Kenyan accounts during the quarter, including 93,704 accounts linked to suspected users under 13 years old.
Chinese social media platform TikTok removed 820,552 videos in Kenya between October and December 2025 for violating community guidelines, according to the company’s latest quarterly transparency report published on Tuesday, May 19.
The report detailed the platform’s global content moderation operations as digital platforms face growing criticism over harmful content management and the protection of underage users.
TikTok said artificial intelligence and machine-learning systems automatically detected 99.9% of the removed videos in Kenya before users reported them.
The company also said moderators removed 98.4% of content classified as violating platform rules within 24 hours after publication. The removals included misinformation, hate speech, violent content and online safety violations.
In addition, TikTok said it suspended 108,752 accounts in Kenya during the same period. Among those accounts, 93,704 allegedly belonged to users younger than 13 years old, which falls below the platform’s minimum age requirement.
The company said those measures formed part of its strategy to protect minors and strengthen digital safety as several countries tighten regulations targeting social media platforms.
The increase in moderation activity comes as digital usage and social media adoption continue to expand rapidly across Africa. According to DataReportal, Kenya counted more than 18 million active social media users by the end of 2025, driven by strong growth in mobile video consumption.
TikTok ranks among the most popular applications for young Kenyan users, particularly through short-form entertainment, music and news content.
Globally, TikTok said it removed more than 175.3 million videos during the fourth quarter of 2025, representing about 0.5% of all content published on the platform during the period.
The company said artificial intelligence tools automatically detected more than 152 million of those videos. However, TikTok also restored about 8.4 million videos after human review, highlighting the limitations of automated moderation systems.
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- Pierre Kanoha founded Ayokai in 2021 to help European and African organizations optimize and secure digital tools.
- Ayokai launched Kokamba, an ERP platform for African SMEs, in 2024 with offline functionality for low-connectivity areas.
- Kanoha built his expertise through roles at Capgemini, ODDO BHF, Accor and STET.
French-Congolese entrepreneur Pierre Kanoha specializes in software testing and digital quality assurance. He founded Ayokai in 2021, a technology company operating in Europe and Africa that supports organizations in the creation, optimization and monitoring of digital tools.
Ayokai helps companies identify technical defects and stabilize platforms before deployment, whether for websites, mobile applications or internal software solutions. In addition, the company develops tailor-made digital products designed to remain simple and intuitive for both African and European markets.
Ayokai expanded its services in 2024 with the launch of Kokamba, an enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform designed for African small and medium-sized businesses.
The system allows companies to manage accounting, invoicing, human resources, payroll and financial reporting from a single dashboard. Moreover, the platform integrates regional regulatory requirements and includes an offline mode for businesses operating in areas with limited internet connectivity.
Alongside his entrepreneurial activities, Kanoha serves as operations and maintenance program manager at STET, a payment services operator in France.
Kanoha graduated from the University of Rennes with a bachelor’s degree in economics and business management in 2010. He later earned a master’s degree in innovative business management in 2012.
He built his expertise within major European corporations. He joined Capgemini in 2014 as a testing and quality assurance consultant. In 2022, he became head of quality assurance at ODDO BHF. Between 2024 and 2025, he worked as strategic head of quality assurance at Accor, a company specializing in hotels and restaurants.
This article was initially published in French by Melchior Koba
Adapted in English by Ange J.A de Berry Quenum
- Representatives from 24 African countries adopted a common 2026-2030 roadmap on personal data governance in Abidjan.
- Regulators called for stronger national data protection authorities and stricter compliance mechanisms for companies and public institutions.
- African regulators linked data security and digital trust to the continent’s projected $721 billion digital economy by 2050.
African personal data protection authorities want to accelerate the harmonization of digital regulations across the continent. Representatives from 24 African countries adopted a new roadmap covering the 2026-2030 period during the 9th conference of the African Network of Personal Data Protection Authorities (RAPDP) held this week in Abidjan.
African Network of Personal Data Protection Authorities organized the discussions with support from Ivory Coast Telecommunications and ICT Regulatory Authority. The participants sought to define a common African position on personal data governance, cybersecurity and the regulation of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence.
The declaration adopted after the meeting urged African states to treat personal data protection as a strategic digital sovereignty issue rather than a purely administrative or legal matter.
Consequently, regulators called for stronger national data protection authorities, improved coordination among African countries and stricter compliance mechanisms for both public institutions and private companies.
In addition, participants discussed the need to adapt African regulatory frameworks to the rapid growth of digital financial services, biometric technologies, global digital platforms and artificial intelligence applications.
The initiative comes as several African countries accelerate digital transformation projects linked to e-government services, digital payments and digital identity systems.
However, regulators warned that rapid digitalization also increases exposure to cyberattacks, personal data exploitation and technological dependence on large foreign platforms.
Therefore, African authorities aim to secure the long-term development of the continent’s digital economy while strengthening trust in digital systems.
Beyond regulatory concerns, African states also want to safeguard the expansion of the continent’s digital economy.
According to African Continental Free Trade Area, Africa’s digital economy could reach $721 billion by 2050 if governments and businesses sustain large-scale investments and digitalization efforts.
Regulators now consider digital trust and data security essential conditions for the development of e-commerce, digital financial services and public digital platforms across the continent.
This article was initially published in French by Samira Njoya
Adapted in English by Ange J.A de Berry Quenum
- Raji Kudus Adewale founded DeDataHub in 2024 to help professionals build careers in data and artificial intelligence.
- The platform provides virtual advisers, job-market analysis and interview preparation tools to improve employability.
- Adewale currently serves as product lead at JP Morgan Chase while expanding his entrepreneurship activities.
Raji Kudus Adewale is a Nigerian data product manager and entrepreneur. He founded DeDataHub, a platform designed to support professionals and learners seeking careers in data and artificial intelligence.
Founded in 2024, DeDataHub emerged from a clear observation: many aspiring tech professionals abandon career transitions because they lack mentorship, visibility on opportunities and professional support. Consequently, the start-up helps users understand labor-market trends, strengthen technical skills and build career strategies aligned with their ambitions.
DeDataHub differentiates itself by providing high-level career guidance that many professionals previously accessed only through closed networks or specialized consultants. The platform aims to help users understand recruiter expectations, identify critical skills and improve employability.
The platform offers several tools to support user progression. These tools include virtual advisers capable of recommending learning paths tailored to each user’s profile and career objectives. In addition, the start-up provides skills recommendations, job-offer analysis, project feedback and interview preparation support.
Furthermore, DeDataHub emphasizes labor-market monitoring. The company says it analyzes recruiter demand to help users focus on the most sought-after skills and avoid spending time on less relevant subjects.
Alongside DeDataHub, Adewale has hosted the podcast “Tech Journey With DeDataDude” since 2024. Through professional insights and personal testimonies, he shares practical action plans aimed at helping listeners succeed in the technology sector.
Adewale currently serves as product lead at JPMorganChase, the U.S. financial giant. He graduated in 2019 from the Federal University of Technology Akure with a bachelor’s degree in remote sensing and geographic information systems. He later earned a master’s degree in international business management from Glasgow Caledonian University in Scotland.
Before launching his entrepreneurial venture, Adewale worked as a data scientist at Milsat between 2023 and 2024. At the same time, he served as a generative AI solutions engineer at Dana Consulting.
This article was initially published in French by Melchior Koba
Adapted in English by Ange J.A de Berry Quenum
Electric motorcycle leasing startup Spiro is expanding its vehicles and battery-swapping stations in Rwanda and Cameroon. Already operating in seven African countries, the company aims to replace fossil fuels with cleaner energy solutions. In Rwanda, it is also partnering with a local organization to train and finance women, helping them enter the fast-growing sustainable mobility sector.