Author: GAR STAFF
Kenya, Morocco and Nigeria begin ADAPT implementation to advance digital identity, payments and cross-border trade data under AfCFTA.
The new Angola-based institution is designed to support cross-border payments, project finance and corporate banking as Oman expands its footprint in African markets
Disruption to trade, energy and fertilizer flows due to the Middle East crisis is raising risks for small businesses, even as regional commerce is projected to expand in 2026
The report points to disruption in shipping routes, energy flows and fertiliser supplies as key channels through which the crisis could affect African economies.
New cooperation on refining, storage, distribution and financing comes as industry leaders call for faster downstream expansion across the continent.
Nigerian startup PowerLabs plans to use fresh capital to expand its AI-enabled orchestration platform for commercial and industrial users, with a view to wider West African growth.
Stakeholders in the air cargo sector highlight perishables, e-commerce and evolving supply chains as key forces shaping Africa’s air cargo trajectory.
Ghanaian agritech startup 3Farmate is positioning itself at the intersection of robotics and agriculture with a system designed for local farm conditions rather than imported assumptions.
Moroccan startup GoSwap plans to scale its Casablanca footprint, widen vehicle compatibility, and support broader electric mobility deployment.
Eight startups selected from more than 1,600 applications will receive investment access, mentorship, and market support to help strengthen intra-African trade infrastructure.