AliExpress, Alibaba’s cross-border e-commerce platform, has announced plans to extend its local currency payment options in Africa. Following the introduction of mobile payment systems like M-Pesa in Kenya and Opay and Verve bank cards in Nigeria last year, the platform will further expand its payment services in February. The expansion will cover additional countries including Egypt, Algeria, Morocco, Ethiopia, Tanzania, South Africa, and Uganda, broadening its reach across the continent.

Over the past year, AliExpress has continued to invest in Africa, with rapid delivery options for countries like Kenya, Nigeria, and Morocco, where orders can be delivered in as little as 10 days. Additionally, AliExpress has set up national showrooms in countries such as Ethiopia, allowing wholesale customers to visit, browse products, and place orders in person. The platform has also formed close partnerships with African telecom and payment operators to offer customized e-commerce solutions tailored to the region's needs.