The rise of the internet and new technologies is gradually transforming the habits of African consumers and promoting the Uberization of certain activities. International startups are inventing their future on the continent and exploring new opportunities there. Established since 2016 in the East African market, in major cities such as...
Senegal: Launch of the LionsTech Invest community to develop the local startup ecosystem
Recent years have shown that Africa can count on a rapidly growing network of startups. Although funding levels are not yet on par with other regions of the world, the continent's potential is real, boosted by the digitalization of various economic sectors. According to WeAreTech (source: Partech), the three sectors...
Digital Africa rolls out the "Fuzé" initiative in Côte d'Ivoire and Senegal
Digital Africa is rolling out the "Fuzé" program to support the development of the tech ecosystem in Africa. Launched in 2018, Digital Africa is an initiative created to support digital innovation in Africa. Designed as a label dedicated to supporting startups on the continent, Digital Africa is the result of...
Senegal ranks among countries with the best startup ecosystems
Recent years have shown that Africa can count on a rapidly growing network of startups. Although funding does not yet rival that of other regions of the world, the continent's potential is real, boosted by the digitalization of various economic sectors. In fact, Senegal is the only French-speaking sub-Saharan African...
Ride-hailing startup Heetch launches its operations in Mali
The development of digital technology in Africa is accompanied by the arrival of international startups seeking new opportunities on the continent. Recently, the startup Heetch decided to accelerate its expansion on the African continent. The French ride-hailing platform, now present in eight countries on the continent, has just announced the...
DIGITAL AFRICA launches its Connectors program
Digital Africa is launching its Connectors program, a network of 15 high-caliber leaders collaborating with Digital Africa in their respective regions to help advance local and regional entrepreneurial and technological, research, and investment ecosystems in Africa. The 15 Connectors will work with Digital Africa locally across the continent and help...
Digital Africa invests in Ivorian startup Fatala Digital House
Digital Africa has just announced its investment in the Ivorian startup Fatala Digital House. This strategic partnership aims to accelerate the digital transformation of European and African companies by drawing on talent and expertise on the continent. It should be noted that Digital Africa, conceived as a community of partners...
Y'ello Startup: a look back at the launch of the 5th edition
It's official, the 5th edition of Y'ello Startup is underway! 🚀🎉 On September 15, 2023, MTN Côte d'Ivoire launched the fifth edition of its Y'ello Startup program, which aims to support 20 startups. The event brought together key players from the startup ecosystem and the financial sector to discuss the...

