Microsoft $1B Kenya AI DC Stalled by Power
Microsoft and G42 plan $1B data center in Kenya for new Azure region using geothermal energy. Project stalls due to high power demands. Seen as key for African investment and cloud expansion.
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Microsoft Kenya Data Center Hits Stalemate
Microsoft's marquee data center project in Kenya has reached a political impasse. The US tech firm and UAE AI partner G42 are at odds with the Kenyan government. This stalls critical cloud infrastructure expansion in Africa.
Terra Industries Builds Africa's Largest Drone Factory
Terra Industries, Africa's most-funded defense startup, is constructing a drone factory in Accra, Ghana, set to be the continent's largest. This initiative comes amid escalating drone warfare in the Sahel region.
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Chinese Surge into Kenya Industrial Parks
Kenya's EPZ, SEZ, and new cities like Konza Technopolis (African Silicon Valley) attract clustering Chinese firms for policy perks, lower costs, and safety. Chinese-led parks address logistics and relations; Konza eyes data centers, software, smart cities.
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Circle's First Africa Deal with Nvidia-Backed Cassava
Circle Internet Group has struck its debut African partnership with a unit of Nvidia-backed Cassava Technologies. The deal enables customers to transact using Circle's USDC stablecoin.
Meta Pauses Gulf Cable Amid Iran War
Meta Platforms pauses massive cable project in Persian Gulf to expand Africa internet. Middle East war halts regional activity.