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From AI and telecoms to startups and policy, WIRED.Africa covers the forces redefining Africa’s place in the global technology landscape.
Inside the Block: How Geo-Fencing Keeps Nigerians Out of Kemi Badenoch’s Facebook Page (WIRED.Africa Investigation)
A Wired.Africa investigation finds that the British politician’s Facebook page appears to use location-based restrictions that prevent users connecting from Nigeria from accessing its content.
Nigerian Tech Entrepreneur Launches Yetunde, a Dating App Built Around Yoruba Culture
Nigerian software entrepreneur Anjola Awofisoye has launched Yetunde, a Yoruba dating app designed to help singles build meaningful relationships using culturally inspired matchmaking principles.
Breet Launches $10,000 Builder Grant to Power Africa’s Next Fintech Innovators Ahead of ATE 2026
LAGOS, Nigeria — African crypto infrastructure company Breet is doubling down on its push to accelerate fintech innovation…
A New Wave of Remote AI Jobs Is Opening Doors for African Talent
Flexible, remote work opportunities are giving African writers and language experts a chance to participate in one of…
Redington Bets on Ecosystem-Led AI Growth at GITEX Kenya 2026
NAIROBI, Kenya — Technology distributor Redington used GITEX Kenya 2026 and Ai Everything Kenya 2026 as a platform…
Nigerian AI Startup “Decide” Ranks Fourth Globally in Spreadsheet AI Accuracy — A Major Win for African Artificial Intelligence
How a three-person Nigerian startup is competing with billion-dollar AI companies and reshaping the global perception of African…
Kenya Seeks $21 Million for AI-Powered Social Media Monitoring
Kenya Seeks $21 Million for AI-Powered Social Media Monitoring Inside the government’s plan to track online sentiment and…