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    Why Nigerian Tech Founders Are Doing M&A Differently From the Rest of Africa

    While African tech consolidates, Nigerian startups are pursuing a distinct strategy.
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    Contracts Over Crowds: Swvl’s $2.2m Kuwaiti Deal Signals New Era of Fiscal Discipline

    The move, announced today, follows a third consecutive quarter of profitability for the Dubai-headquartered firm.
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    Babban Gona Raises $7.5m to Expand AI-Backed Farming Franchise in Northern Nigeria

    With BII’s backing, Babban Gona says it wants to increase yields and incomes for around 140,000 farmers by 2029.
    Policy & Regulations Forum

    The Great WAEMU Shakeout: 20 Fintechs Licensed as Regulatory Guillotine Falls

    This licensing wave lands in the middle of a much broader regulatory push.
    Ecosystem News

    Mamo Mihretu’s Legacy: Ethiopia’s Economic Reformer Resigns, Leaving Fintech Rulebook Rewritten

    In a farewell message, Mamo stated he was leaving public service “to pursue other passions.”
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    Africa’s Data Centers Are in a Race for Higher-Margin Cloud Services

    South Africa leads decisively with 49 facilities, representing nearly a quarter of the continent’s total.
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    MOPO Secures $6.7m From Norfund to Scale Battery Rentals Across Africa

    Its products include the MOPO50, designed for lighting, phone charging and small appliances, and the MOPOMax, which supports higher-load devices such as small business equipment and e-mobility.
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    Egypt’s Intella Raises $12.5m to Build an AI That Truly Understands Arabic

    Intella reported that it more than doubled its revenue in 2024 and is projecting 7x growth in 2025.
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    The Elite Oxford Club Training VCs Who Deploy $444m Across Africa

    Founders backed by VCs that have received support from Boost Africa have a significantly higher success rate in follow-on funding.
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    After Closing Its $100M Fund, Naspers Places a New $100K Bet on African Female Founders

    This new initiative arrives on the heels of a significant strategic recalibration by Naspers.
    Ecosystem News

    A Busy Month for US Investors in African Startups

    American capital was spread across fintech, e-commerce, AI, and climate infrastructure.
    Analysis & Opinions

    After Major Failures Across Africa, Investors Look for a New Breed of Foreign Startup Founders

    From recent funding rounds, three categories of seemingly “acceptable” foreign founders stand out.
    Policy & Regulations Forum

    Nigeria Lost Nearly Half Its Millionaires in a Decade — the Worst Decline in Africa

    Nigeria’s decline stands out in a landscape where several other African markets have managed to grow their high-net-worth populations.
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    African Startup Deal Tracker — Newest Deals

    Here’s a closer look at the notable under-the-radar investment activity we’re tracking this month.
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    Why Nigerian Tech Founders Are Doing M&A Differently From the Rest of Africa

    While African tech consolidates, Nigerian startups are pursuing a distinct strategy.
    Partner Content

    Contracts Over Crowds: Swvl’s $2.2m Kuwaiti Deal Signals New Era of Fiscal Discipline

    The move, announced today, follows a third consecutive quarter of profitability for the Dubai-headquartered firm.
    Updates

    ‘Our Operations Remain Unaffected’: Livestock Wealth Plays Down Impact of FSCA Sanctions

    "Livestock Wealth (Pty) Ltd has been operational since 2015 without interruption."
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    Japanese Solar Giant WASSHA Acquires Kenyan Mobility Startup Zaribee

    Zaribee, formerly known as Unchorlight Kenya, specializes in a rent-to-own model for motorcycle taxi (boda boda) riders.

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