February 4, 2026

Google Launches WAXAL, an Open Source Dataset for African Languages

After three years of development, Google, in partnership with African research institutes, has finally announced WAXAL.  WAXAL, derived from the word “speak” in Wolof, is an
January 26, 2026

World’s Most Followed TikToker Khaby Lame Lands Historic $900M Creator Economy Deal

Khaby Lame, the Senegalese-born creator and the world’s most followed TikToker, has sold his creator-economy company, Step Distinctive Limited, to Rich Sparkle Holdings for $900 million.
December 17, 2024

African Billionaire Strive Masiyiwa’s Cassava Technologies Closes $90M Funding Round

African Billionaire Strive Masiyiwa’s Cassava Technologies has raised $90 million to bolster its balance sheet and fuel growth. Cassava has closed a $90 million equity investment