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    Udoh Charles

    Charles has carved a niche at the forefront of Africa’s booming tech scene. With years of experience, Udoh has become a go-to expert for multi-million dollar deals in venture capital, private equity, and intellectual property across a vast landscape — from Delaware and New York to Singapore and South Africa. But his expertise extends beyond just the legalese. Udoh is also a corporate governance, data privacy, and tax whiz. An award-winning writer and researcher, he’s passionate about chronicling Africa’s startup story, cementing his position as a true pioneer in the field.

    CFO Churn Casts Shadow Over Flutterwave’s Long-Delayed IPO Ambitions

    Africa's $3bn payments champion trades Wall Street polish for regional banking steel as executive turnover points to deferred listing plans and domestic regulatory friction.

    Algeria’s Fintech Era Begins as Telecom Giant Djezzy Secures Country’s First PSP License

    The entity is a dedicated subsidiary of Optimum Telecom Algeria (Djezzy), the country’s second-largest mobile operator.
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    UPDATED: A List Of New VC Funds African Startups Can Pitch In 2024

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    Rebranding Gone Wrong: The Name Game That Keeps Hurting African Startups

    While this might have seemed like a practical decision, observers couldn’t help but wonder if this was an avoidable mistake.

    How (Not) to Evade Tax as a Foreign Startup in Kenya

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