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Business

Francophone Africa Startups Raised $450m: What Investors Expect in 2026

Francophone African startups attracted at least $450 million in venture funding in 2025, but investors say the real story of 2026 will not be written by headline figures. Instead, it will be defined by whether early momentum can mature into…

News

EU Removes South Africa, Nigeria and Four Other African Countries from High-Risk Finance List, Boosting Trade Confidence

The European Union has removed South Africa from its list of High-Risk Third Country Jurisdictions, marking a major step forward in the country’s long campaign to rebuild confidence in its financial system and restore global investor trust. The decision, published…

Industry News

OPEC Fund Deepens AfDB Partnership in Côte d’Ivoire to Unlock $1.5bn Development Push Across Africa

The OPEC Fund for International Development has reinforced its long-standing partnership with the African Development Bank Group during a high-level official mission to Côte d’Ivoire, signaling renewed momentum for sustainable development financing across Africa. Led by OPEC Fund President Abdulhamid…

Published by ttybrandafrica
January 14, 2026

Tech/Innovation

Gen Z Founders Raise $11.75M to Build Africa’s First Pan-African Defense Tech Company

Two young African entrepreneurs are working to change how the continent protects its future. Nathan Nwachuku, 22, and Maxwell Maduka, 24, have raised $11.75 million for their Nigerian-based startup, Terra Industries, a defense technology company building autonomous systems to help…

Published by ttybrandafrica
January 14, 2026

News

Russia Expands Visa-Free Travel to Southern Africa Amid U.S. Restrictions

In a strategic pivot that could reshape tourism and diplomacy in southern Africa, Russia is set to extend visa-free travel to four key nations: Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and Eswatini. The move is not only aimed at boosting tourism but also…

Published by ttybrandafrica
January 13, 2026

Africa

Morocco, Egypt Lead Africa’s Tourism Boom

Morocco and Egypt are no longer just historic postcards of Africa’s past. They are fast becoming blueprints for the continent’s tourism future. In 2025, both nations rewrote the travel record books. Morocco welcomed 19.8 million visitors, a 14% jump from the…

Published by ttybrandafrica
January 13, 2026

Article

Why Ghana’s 2025 Economic Rise Signals a New Standard for African Leadership

When Africa’s most highly paid speaker and globally respected entrepreneur, Vusi Thembekwayo, applauds Ghana as the world’s standout economy for 2025, the statement deserves more than applause. It demands careful reflection. Not because praise is rare. But because credible, data-driven…

Published by ttybrandafrica
January 12, 2026

News

Kenya Suspends China Trade Deal Amid U.S. Pressure

Kenya’s President William Ruto has delayed signing a proposed trade agreement with China following significant pressure from the United States. The move highlights Kenya’s delicate balancing act between strategic partnerships with China and maintaining critical access to U.S. markets. Sources…

Published by ttybrandafrica
January 12, 2026

News

Ethiopia Begins $12.5 Billion Construction of Africa’s Largest Airport in Bishoftu

Ethiopian Airlines has officially launched a $12.5 billion project to construct Bishoftu International Airport, which is set to become Africa’s largest aviation hub when completed in 2030. The groundbreaking ceremony took place on Saturday in Bishoftu, a town located roughly…

Published by ttybrandafrica
January 12, 2026

News

Elon Musk Claims South Africa Blocks Starlink Launch Over Race, Sparks Global Debate

Elon Musk has reignited controversy over South Africa’s telecom regulations, claiming that his satellite internet company, Starlink, cannot launch in his birth country because he is not Black. The comments, shared widely on social media, have stirred debate over the…

Published by ttybrandafrica
January 12, 2026