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LoftyInc Backs Morocco’s WafR in $4M Push to Digitalise the Corner Shop

Founded in 2021 by Ismail Bargach and Reda Sellak, WafR has transitioned from a loyalty-app pilot to a critical piece of financial infrastructure.

February 20, 2026

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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.

February 20, 2026

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Policy & Regulations Forum

Algeria’s ‘Forced Marriage’: Why Big Business is Suddenly Swiping Right on Startups

Algeria’s new innovation tax puts startups on corporate balance sheets.

January 19, 2026

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The February Fade: When Good Intentions Lose Momentum

by Phindile Mpithi

January 19, 2026

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ValU Secures $63.5m Short-Term Financing from Egypt’s Biggest Bank

The company has benefited from Egypt’s regulatory framework for consumer finance, which has brought BNPL-style products under formal oversight.

January 16, 2026

Ecosystem News

Davos 2026: AI Takes Centre Stage as Technology Shapes Global Power

Leaders at Davos will debate how poorly governed AI could exacerbate inequality, misinformation, and economic fragmentation .

January 16, 2026

Policy & Regulations Forum

A 3,900% Price Hike: Inside Nigeria’s Brutal New Licensing Regime for Fintechs and VCs

For the “disruptors” in the fintech and crypto space, the SEC has made it clear that disruption must be backed by heavy liquidity.

January 16, 2026

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Why Egypt’s 10m Instalment Customers Have Become Africa’s Most Fought-Over Fintech Asset

In less than a year, the user base nearly tripled.

January 15, 2026

Policy & Regulations Forum

Tax Breaks and ‘Theatrical’ Reforms: Can Article 35 Finally Unlock Ivorian Tech?

Côte d’Ivoire’s efforts signal a shift in attitude: digital startups are no longer seen as boutique hobbies .

January 15, 2026

Partner Content

Can a $1,000 Buy-In Solve Kenya’s Early-Stage Funding Gap?

Each participant will commit $1,000 towards a syndicated investment chosen collectively by the group.

January 15, 2026

Policy & Regulations Forum

Why Ghana’s Crypto Framework Is a Blueprint for West African Trade

By: Gillian Darko, Vice President of Strategy, Yellow Card

January 15, 2026

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A Bank of Its Own: Will Paystack’s MFB Licence Solve Its Growth Ceiling?

The acquisition of Ladder MFB provides Paystack with three critical capabilities it previously lacked.

January 14, 2026

Analysis & Opinions

Fragile but Forming: The Reality of Francophone Africa’s Angel Investing Landscape in 2025

The 2025 data reveals a notable gap: the lack of disclosed investments from successful local entrepreneurs.

January 14, 2026

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Silverbacks Posts 13.7x Fintech Returns as It Pivots to Sports and Entertainment

The Mauritius-based firm reports a 13.7x return on its fintech blueprint and is now pivoting capital into African sports and entertainment.

January 13, 2026

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LoftyInc Backs Morocco’s WafR in $4M Push to Digitalise the Corner Shop

Founded in 2021 by Ismail Bargach and Reda Sellak, WafR has transitioned from a loyalty-app pilot to a critical piece of financial infrastructure.

February 20, 2026

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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.

February 20, 2026

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A Fractured Leg, a Pregnancy, and an Empty Promise: The Human Cost of a Nigerian Fintech’s Collapse

A Nigerian fintech raised $2.6m from marquee investors, promised its employees fair treatment, and then shut down. A Nigerian court has spent two years untangling what it left behind.

February 20, 2026

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Malagasy Infrastructure Firm Axian Targets Nigeria’s Clean Energy Market with DFI-Backed Expansion

AXIAN’s entry is timed with the World Bank-supported DARES (Distributed Access through Renewable Energy Scale-up) program.

February 20, 2026

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