Canada is a North American country that actively supports AI research and development in Africa through its International Development Research Centre.
Condia Insider: Who can climb Trump’s $100k wall?
Trump imposed a $100,000 annual fee on H-1B visas, affecting global tech talent acquisition. Nigeria's share of H-1B visa approvals is less than 1%, highlighting the limited access for African professionals.
How foreign governments and Big Tech are racing to shape Africa’s AI future
Japan proposed designating several domestic cities as 'official hometowns' for Africans from Ghana, Nigeria, and Mozambique during TICAD. Tokyo pledged to train 30,000 African AI experts over the next three years to address talent shortages in Africa.
After expensive lessons in Ethiopia, Renew Capital wants to back West African startups
Renew Capital is expanding its investments in Africa, focusing on asset-light and tech-enabled businesses. The firm has opened its West African portfolio by investing in Affinity, a Ghanaian digital bank.
Podcast: Discussing Intra-Africa Remittance with Ifelade Ayodele, CEO and Founder of Blaaiz
Blaaiz, an early-stage cross-border payments company based in Canada, has secured a $1.5M pre-seed investment round. Ifelade Ayodele, the CEO and Founder of Blaaiz, discussed regulation, challenges, technology, and competition in remittance payments in Africa.
