2015 has seen the rise of vibrant tech hubs in places even we didn’t expect them.  The growth of the pan-African innovation ecosystem – and seeing proof that the whole continent is being included in the growth story –  is exactly the sort of news we at Disrupt Africa love.  So, just in case you missed them, here are five African hubs you probably didn’t know about.

Habaka – Madagascar

Habaka was founded in 2011 – the first innovation hub in Madagascar. It offers co-working space, runs events and offers training, while since September 2014 it has also been running the CoderDojo programme.

However, this year Habaka stepped up the pace, embarking on consultations with the Malagasy government on how best to grow the technology ecosystem in the country.

“The government and the Economic Development Board of Madagascar had to submit an application for a proposal to the African Development Bank, and asked for input from us for the first time,” Habaka co-founder and chief executive officer (CEO) Andriankoto Ratozamanana told Disrupt Africa.

“We think it’s meaningful consideration for us and a sign of openness. Working with the government through different ministries is key in our mission of reshaping Madagascar’s economy through technology.”

Africa House – Somalia

In April, Dutch NGO Spark and a team of partners launched the Africa House business incubator and entrepreneurship development centre in Hargeisa, Somalia, the first such project in the Somali regions...CONTINUES...