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For decades, Mali’s economy has been constrained by its geography. Exporters of gold, cotton, and agricultural products have relied on expensive and unpredictable road routes through neighboring countries.

Novig has raised $75 million in fresh capital to scale its peer-to-peer sports prediction exchange across the United States.

Araxi Limited (formerly Capital Appreciation Limited) has agreed to acquire an 80% stake in Pay@ Group for R1bn ($62.3 million).

Omnichannel jewelry startup Giva is set to raise Rs 110 crore (around $12 million) in its Series C extension round led by HPV CC1 ltd

Artificial intelligence apps building platform Portkey has raised $15 million in a Series A round led by Elevation Capital, with participation from existing investor Lightspeed.

The IAEA offers 12 online learning courses on spent fuel and radioactive waste management, and decommissioning and environmental remediation.

Madagascar has increased the fee for its 15‑day tourist electronic visa to €30 (US$35), effective from February 16, 2026.

Lupiya, a Zambian digital banking platform, has closed an $11.25 million Series A funding round led by IDF Capital’s Alitheia IDF Fund

Terra Industries has closed an additional $22 million extension led by Lux Capital. The round also drew participation from 8VC, Nova Global, and Resiliience17 Capital

Egypt’s quick-commerce and logistics platform Breadfast has closed a $50 million pre-Series C funding round led by Novastar Ventures

Applications are now open for the Hackaholics Accelerator Program 2026, an initiative by Wema Bank designed to support Nigerian tech startups

Applications are now open for the Bridge Seed Global Impact Accelerator Program 2026, a three-month support initiative for young African startup founders.