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    Khazna Joins Egypt’s Consumer Finance M&A Rush With Pharos Acquisition

    A regulatory clampdown has turned existing consumer finance licences into scarce commodities, sparking a rush of high-stakes deals across Cairo.

    Aries Media Ventures Launches Fund I to Back Underfunded Mediatech Startups in Sub-Saharan Africa

    Former NBCUniversal exec is ditching Hollywood to back African mediatech
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    Nigeria Halts Legal Proceedings Against Binance Executive Gambaryan Amid Diplomatic Pressure

    Gambaryan, a U.S. citizen and a high-ranking compliance officer at Binance, had been held in detention while awaiting trial

    Egypt Tightens Grip on Fintech Firms Raising Funds through Securitization

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    HOSTAFRICA Expands West African Presence with Strategic Nigerian Buyout

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    Pre-Seed Investment Program: Madica Announces Investment in EarthBond

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    Gates Foundation Backs Ivorian Agritech Startup Grainotech

    Its model focuses on sustainability and local resource optimization, aiming to bring technological innovation

    Egypt’s Sawari Ventures Targets West and East African Startups in New $200M Fund

    Approximately 70% of the total fund, or about $140 million, is earmarked for investments within Egypt over the next four to five years.

    Digital Banks Wanted in Eswatini, Urgent Applications Required

    The CBE’s decision to prioritize digital banks stems from several challenges in the country’s traditional banking sector.

    Algeria Sends New Batch of 90 Startups on Global Technology Pilgrimage

    This latest cohort of startups joins a growing number of Algerian businesses that have benefited from the government’s initiative to connect local entrepreneurs with global tech giants and renowned universities.

    Investor-Driven Growth or Founder Missteps? Decoding the Pattern of African ‘Big’ Startup Failures

    For many founders, the influx of capital brings with it a set of demands that can fundamentally alter the trajectory of their companies.

    Quick Commerce Disruptor Breadfast Races Past $150M ARR as Egypt’s Economy Falters

    VNV Global notes that if Breadfast continues on its current path, the company’s growth could become a significant driver for the investor’s entire portfolio.

    Nigerian Fintech Traction Acquired After Recent $6M Funding

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    A regulatory clampdown has turned existing consumer finance licences into scarce commodities, sparking a rush of high-stakes deals across Cairo.

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    Former NBCUniversal exec is ditching Hollywood to back African mediatech

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