Find African APIs with enough context to actually start building.

A curated developer directory for payments, mobile money, USSD, SMS, identity, open banking and maps. Each entry shows official docs, auth model, sandbox notes, last docs check and a starter request you can hand off to API Tester.

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Scores are editorial fit scores, not uptime measurements. Verify pricing, certification and compliance directly with each provider before production.

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Use the directory as an integration handoff, not a promise of access.

Each API entry is a starting point for engineering evaluation. Open the provider docs, copy the starter request, save it into API Tester, then confirm credentials, pricing, limits, compliance and live-market availability with the provider before production.

Before testing

Use sandbox credentials or public endpoints only. Never paste live payment, wallet, identity or banking secrets into shared screenshots or reports.

Before launch

Confirm merchant onboarding, callback/webhook handling, production IP allowlists, data rules, rate limits and country-specific product availability.

Before choosing

Compare the provider's official docs with your market, user consent, support process and failure-handling needs. Scores here are editorial fit, not uptime data.

African API Directory FAQ

What is this directory for?

It helps developers shortlist African payment, mobile money, telecom, identity, open banking and maps APIs with docs links, auth notes, sandbox status and production-risk notes.

Can I test these APIs here?

You can copy cURL starter calls or save requests into API Tester. You still need the provider's sandbox credentials or public endpoint access.

Does AfroTools guarantee availability?

No. Confirm pricing, compliance approval, limits, credentials, country support and production access directly with each provider.