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africastalking

Integrate Africa's Talking SMS, USSD, Voice, Airtime, and Payments APIs.

Updated Mar 14, 2026
Search Tags:#voice#payments#sms#africas-talking#ussd#airtime
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/AfricanDigitalAssetFramework/africa-stack-skills --skill africastalking
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: africastalking
Source: https://github.com/AfricanDigitalAssetFramework/africa-stack-skills/tree/main/east-africa/africastalking
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/AfricanDigitalAssetFramework/africa-stack-skills --skill africastalking

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Integrates Africa's Talking multi-channel APIs into a single, cohesive integration layer, reducing custom gateway work and ensuring consistent behavior across SMS, USSD, Voice, Airtime, and Payments.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Unified API surface for SMS, USSD, Voice, Airtime, and Payments
  • Sandbox and production endpoints with webhook verification and secure authentication
  • Clear guidance for request formats, callback handling, and common integration patterns (e.g., SMS notifications, USSD menus, IVR flows, airtime transfers, and mobile payments)

Quick Start

Configure sandbox credentials and start by sending a test SMS to verify end-to-end connectivity.

Frequently Asked Questions about africastalking

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I integrate SMS, USSD, and Voice APIs for African markets?▼

To integrate SMS, USSD, and Voice APIs, configure sandbox and production endpoints with API key authentication, send URL-encoded payloads, and handle asynchronous callbacks. This unifies multi-channel customer communications across African markets.

How do I verify Africa's Talking webhooks using X-Signature?▼

Verify Africa's Talking webhooks using the X-Signature header to ensure secure callback authentication. This mechanism validates incoming asynchronous webhook requests, confirming payload integrity and preventing unauthorized webhook submissions.

What's the best way to build USSD menus and IVR flows for mobile users?▼

Build USSD menus and IVR flows by utilizing a unified API surface for USSD and Voice channels. This approach provides clear guidance for handling request formats and asynchronous callbacks, enabling interactive cross-channel customer sessions.

Can I handle mobile money payments and airtime top-up through the same API?▼

Yes, you can handle mobile money payments and airtime top-up through the same unified API surface. It consolidates Airtime transfers and mobile payment integrations, reducing custom gateway work and ensuring consistent behavior across channels.

Does this integration support both sandbox testing and production environments?▼

Yes, the integration supports both sandbox and production environments. Configure sandbox credentials to send a test SMS for verifying end-to-end connectivity, then switch to production endpoints for live cross-channel communications.

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