Native Media African EV Company Spiro Raises $215 Million to Accelerate Clean Mobility Across Africa. African electric mobility company Spiro has secured US$215 million in equity financing, marking one of the largest investments in Africa’s electric vehicle (EV) sector. Announced on June 1, 2026, the ... Jun 3, 2026 Discover Africa
Native Media Presidential African Youth in AI and Robotics Competition 2026 Opens Applications Across the Continent. Applications are currently open for the Presidential African Youth in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Competition 2026 (AYAIR 2026) , a continental initiative designed to empower young innovators... Jun 2, 2026 Opportunities
Native Media Kazan Global Youth Summit 2026 Opens Applications for Emerging Leaders Worldwide. Applications are now open for the V Kazan Global Youth Summit 2026 , an international educational and leadership platform that will bring together young leaders, policymakers, researchers, entrepreneu... Jun 2, 2026 Opportunities
Native Media World Bank Group Youth Summit 2026 to Convene Global Young Leaders in Washington. Thousands of young leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, and changemakers from across the globe are set to participate in the World Bank Group Youth Summit 2026 , one of the world's largest youth-focuse... Jun 2, 2026 Opportunities
Native Media ICMM Young Leaders Scholarship 2026 Opens Applications for Global Sustainability Changemakers. Applications are currently open for the ICMM Young Leaders Scholarship 2026 , a fully funded global leadership opportunity that will support outstanding young changemakers working in sustainability, b... Jun 2, 2026 Opportunities
Native Media Tanzania-Born Fintech NALA Raises $50 Million Credit Line to Expand Stablecoin Payment Network. Tanzanian-founded fintech company NALA has secured up to $50 million in credit financing to expand its stablecoin-powered payment network, marking a significant milestone for one of Africa's fastest-g... Jun 2, 2026 Discover Africa
Native Media Africa Youth Future Forward Innovation Challenge 2026 Seeks the Continent's Brightest Young Innovators. JOHANNESBURG, Young innovators from across Africa are being invited to submit their ideas for the Africa Youth Future Forward Innovation Challenge 2026, an initiative aimed at identifying and supporti... Jun 1, 2026 Opportunities
Native Media African Union Opens Applications for 2026 Digital & Innovation Fellowship. ADDIS ABABA, The African Union (AU) has opened applications for the third cohort of its Digital & Innovation Fellowship, a flagship program designed to empower young Africans to contribute directly to... Jun 1, 2026 Opportunities
Native Media Smart Farming Summit in Tanzania Draws Continental Attention. Agricultural innovators, policymakers, researchers, and technology entrepreneurs from across Africa gathered in Tanzania this week for the 2026 Smart Farming Summit, an event that highlighted the grow... Jun 1, 2026 Discover Africa
Native Media Africa Soft Power Summit Promotes Creative Economy Ownership. Leaders from the arts, entertainment, media, fashion, sports, and technology sectors gathered in Kigali this week for the Africa Soft Power Summit 2026, an event focused on strengthening African owner... Jun 1, 2026 Discover Africa
Native Media TWAS–Fayzah M. Al-Kharafi Award 2026 Highlights Women Scientists in Developing Countries. The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) has officially opened nominations for the TWAS–Fayzah M. Al-Kharafi Award 2026 , a prestigious international award that recognizes exceptional women scientists fro... May 29, 2026 Opportunities
Native Media CANEX Shorts 2026 Opens Global Platform for Emerging African Filmmakers. Applications are officially open for CANEX Shorts 2026 , a short film competition designed to showcase emerging African filmmaking talent and strengthen the continent's growing creative economy. Organ... May 29, 2026 Opportunities