84 M&A deals worth $11.4 billion in disclosed value recorded so far in 2026

Mergers and acquisitions (M&As) have doubled in Africa’s digital economy within the past year. As of August 17, 2026, TechCabal Insights has tracked 84 M&A deals worth an estimated $11.4 billion in disclosed value. While startups raised $1.44 billion in H1 2026, M&As have transformed from a rare exit route into a primary strategy for companies to scale, acquire banking licences, and stay…