https://www.africanews.com/2017/09/12/africa-has-over-300-tech-hubs-somalia-launches-its-first-hi-tech/
South Africa has 54 hubs, Egypt has 28, Kenya has 27, Morocco has 21, Ghana has 16, Tunisia has 15, Uganda has 12 and Senegal has 10. Watch this edition of Hi-Tech on The Morning Call with Ismail

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gv2JcAX2MH0
Somalia is launching its first community-based tech innovation hub in the capital Mogadishu this month.The iRise Hub will offer Somali entrepreneurs, innovat

https://qz.com/africa/1071505/irise-hub-the-first-innovation-hub-in-somalia-has-opened-in-mogadishu
Published September 7, 2017. Coming soon to Mogadishu: Somalia's first fully-fledged innovation hub. iRise Hub, which will officially open in the Somali capital in September, will function as a

https://venturesafrica.com/somalia-is-set-to-launch-its-first-tech-hub/
A group of young men who hope to transform Somalia into a digital and tech entrepreneurship hub founded it. In an interview with Quartz Africa, the principal founder of iRise, Abdihakim Ainte said their vision is to catch up with the rest of the world by realizing the full potential of Somalia's tech sector.

https://somaliainvestor.so/irise-hub-somalias-first-tech-innovation-centre/
Abdihakim Ainte, the co-founder of iRise Hub, the first innovation hub in Mogadishu says that technology will be a crucial enabler in Somalia's efforts to become more globally competitive and match trends that other economies are taking. The innovation hub, which was launched in Somalia this year is aimed at supporting the growth of tech

https://moguldom.com/140735/somalia-launching-first-innovation-tech-hub-mogadishu/
The tech hub's name comes from the popular hashtag #SomaliaRising, which has been widely used on Twitter to express satisfaction with the country's strides towards socioeconomic and political progress in recent years, Techcabal reports. Tech hubs continue to drive innovation across Africa, with 314 hubs currently operational in 93 cities

https://www.cnbcafrica.com/2023/the-rise-of-african-tech-hubs-how-they-are-becoming-the-silicon-valleys-of-the-continent/
African tech startups have collectively raised $1.4 billion in the first nine months of 2023, with $492,418,000 raised in Q3 alone. Despite these impressive figures, that total is down 48% on the

https://datarightsafrica.org/building-a-digital-ecosystem-in-start-up-somalia-tech-hub-hopes-and-hurdles/
There's a burgeoning tech hub scene across Africa with a footprint that stretches from South Africa to Somalia. In part, this is because tech hubs are seen as a new trend that is disrupting traditional ways of doing business. According to GSMA, there are 618 active tech hubs in Africa, while a joint analysis by Briter Bridges and AfriLabs

https://www.wearetech.africa/en/fils-uk/tech-stars/somalias-irise-hub-fosters-sustainable-tech-innovation
Founded by a team of enthusiasts, iRise Hub is the first collaborative workspace in Mogadishu, Somalia. With CEO Abdihakim Ainte at its helm, the center aims to become the premier hub for the exchange of new ideas and solutions that can create a sustainable ecosystem in Somalia and beyond. Since its inception in 2016, iRise Hub has implemented

https://qz.com/africa/1663602/how-many-tech-hubs-are-in-africa
The number of tech hubs across Africa has grown by nearly 50% over the past year. The number of tech hubs across Africa has grown by nearly 50% over the past year. ... Somalia's first tech

https://qz.com/africa/2102189/what-tech-hubs-have-achieved-in-africa-in-the-last-decade
Africa has a few women-only hubs, like AkiraChix in Kenya founded in 2012, while other hubs run cohorts specific to women. At AfriLabs, we award about 15,000 euros to about 10 to 15 hubs every

https://moguldom.com/141065/somalia-opens-first-innovation-tech-hub-startups/
Somalia's first innovation tech hub has officially been opened in Mogadishu, supporting the growth of tech startups in the African country. The tech hub in the Somali capital is called iRise Hub, and it provides a co-working space, as well as research, incubation, and acceleration services for new startups, according to Xinhuanet.. While connecting, collaborating and sharing ideas, Somali

https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbusinesscouncil/2022/11/10/africa-is-a-tech-hub-on-the-rise/
Africa Is A Tech Hub On The Rise. Leon Eisen. ... (to 300 unique companies), setting another record with over $3.5 billion raised. Additionally, it is predicted that VC deals will reach $7 billion

https://techcabal.com/2023/10/09/somalia-is-overlooked-in-africa-tech/
With the inclusion of venture debt, venture inflows to Africa totalled $6.5 billion across 853 deals - but Somalia did not get any of this share. In a skeletally vibrant African tech ecosystem, the spotlight often shines on well-established hubs in West Africa, such as Nigeria, and in the southern regions, like South Africa. Kenya, Rwanda

https://briterbridges.com/618-active-tech-hubs
The latest collaborative effort by Briter Bridges and the GSMA Ecosystem Accelerator programme, identifies 618 active tech hubs. This figure is based on the GSMA's 2016-2018's definition — an active tech hub being an organisation currently active with a physical local address, offering facilities and support for tech and digital

https://pctechmag.com/2017/09/somalia-launches-its-first-ever-tech-innovation-hub-irise-hub/
Tech-innovation hubs are growing on a faster pace, Africa alone has over 314 active tech hubs in 93 cities in 42 countries in Africa (a number aligned with Disrupt Africa's prediction in this

https://techcabal.com/2021/10/20/africas-tech-ecosystem-through-the-eyes-of-3-outstanding-innovators/
AfriLabs is also invested in using innovation and creativity as a means to create more opportunities and jobs for the continent. All of which has contributed immensely to the development of Africa's tech ecosystem. These three innovators as well as players in the African innovation community - ranging from hubs, start-ups, academia

https://intracen.org/file/techhubsinafricaacceleratingstart-upsforresilientgrowth-3rpdf
African tech hubs - now more than 1,000 across the continent - accelerate digital, social and economic transformation as they support start-ups. The report examines the COVID-19 impact on tech hubs and offers recommendations for future operations. It surveys 52 tech hubs across Africa and includes interviews with dozens more.

https://www.thehabarinetwork.com/tech-hubs-incubators-africa-expected-number-close-300-disrupt-africa
Tech hubs and incubators in Africa are expected to number close to 300 by the end of this year - and in some surprising locations. Last year, Disrupt Africa, which describes itself as a one-stop-shop for news, information and commentary pertaining to the continent's tech startup and investment ecosystem, reported on a new hub and […]

https://www.samenacouncil.org/samena_daily_news?news=64280
Africa alone has over 300 tech innovation hubs and the big boys like South Africa, Egypt and Kenya have had theirs expand over the years. South Africa has 54 hubs, Egypt has 28, Kenya has 27, Morocco has 21, Ghana has 16, Tunisia has 15, Uganda has 12 and Senegal has 10.

https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/mobile-for-development/blog/africa-a-look-at-the-442-active-tech-hubs-of-the-continent/
Mobile operators provide the means to scale and to access a ready-available market; start-ups offer the innovative element and adaptable business models. Mobile operators support or run over 14% of the active tech hubs identified in Africa. MTN (supporting 12 active tech hubs), Orange (9), and Vodafone (7) remain the leading providers to engage

https://africanvibes.com/the-top-10-african-tech-hubs/
Below are 15 main tech cities in Africa. Lagos, Cape Town, Nairobi, Cairo, and Johannesburg are the leading cities in Africa, each with at least 20 tech hubs. Accra, Casablanca, Tunis, Abidjan, and Abuja have a minimum of 15 hubs each. Bamako, Dakar, Dar Es Salaam, Kampala, and Lomé have a minimum of 10 tech hubs each.

https://www.skyscrapercity.com/threads/somali-startups-incubators-accelerators-tech-news-and-development.2108705/
Somalia Launches its First Ever Tech-Innovation Hub. Tech-innovation hubs are growing on a faster pace, Africa alone has over 314 active tech hubs in 93 cities in 42 countries in Africa (a number aligned with Disrupt Africa's prediction in this March 2016 article) and the likes of South Africa, Egypt and Kenya have had theirs expand over the

https://press.un.org/en/2024/sc15741.doc.htm
In its journey from conflict to recovery, Somalia continues to pursue its key national priorities — including the adoption of constitutional amendments to the first four chapters of its 2012 Provisional Constitution, introducing a "one-person, one-vote" electoral model — a senior official told the Security Council today, as members warned that Al-Shabaab continues to pose a serious

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/6/20/world-leaders-launch-programme-to-boost-vaccine-production-in-africa
Africa imports "99 percent of its vaccines at an exorbitant cost", he said. Macron said the programme "will be an essential step towards a genuine African vaccine market".