A political and economic union of 27 member states located primarily in Europe, involved in funding initiatives like AgriFI to support agriculture.
Open Startup Unveils New Strategy to Drive Research Led Innovation Across Africa
Open Startup introduced The Science Road to strengthen African science and deep tech innovation. The initiative was announced in Tunis on June 29, 2026, coinciding with Open Startup's 10th anniversary.
Nigeria lands $126m European backing for national fibre project
Nigeria has received a $100 million investment from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development for Project BRIDGE. The World Bank has already committed $500 million to support Nigeria's fibre-optic expansion.
Ahead of April review, South Africa’s AI policy faces pressure to deliver
South Africa's National AI Policy framework is open for public input review this April. Experts are concerned about the slow progress and lack of clear direction in South Africa's AI policy implementation.
