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    Russian Ride-hailing App Yango Faces Mounting Resistance in Africa — Togo Now Joins the List

    As international scrutiny of Russian firms intensifies, Yango has sought to distance itself from its origins by shifting its global operational headquarters to Dubai.

    Egypt’s Rabbit Mobility Raises $1.3M to Roll Out Electric Scooters across North Africa

    The fresh capital injection will support Rabbit Mobility’s efforts to expand its fleet and scale operations, enhancing its market presence in Egypt and setting the stage for a broader rollout across North Africa.

    A Turning Point for Moroccan Startups? $24M New Fund Faces Uphill Battle

    As bold as Morocco’s plans sound, they face an undeniable reality check.

    France’s Largest VC Firm, Bpifrance, Establishes New Base in Egypt

    In June this year, French President Emmanuel Macron announced the creation of the “Fonds Maghreb,” a €100 million fund aimed at North Africa.
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    Major ValU Investor Sells Down Stake in First Secondary Deal Since Listing

    The sale comes as Egypt’s capital markets have shown signs of renewed activity following a period of muted equity capital markets (ECM) transactions.

    Profit, Pivot, and Panic: Swvl Faces Nasdaq Delisting Threat Despite $1.3m Turnaround

    Mobility technology company reports first annual profit since going public, but auditors raise going concern doubt and Nasdaq listing remains under threat

    “No Shortcuts Through the Data”: How Intron is Building African Voice Infrastructure from Scratch

    "The assumption we had to kill earliest was that the technical problem was the hardest one. It is not."

    Optasia’s Growth Is Coming From Where Few Investors Are Looking

    The Dubai-headquartered lending platform's most revealing growth story is not in Africa's largest markets.

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    Major ValU Investor Sells Down Stake in First Secondary Deal Since Listing

    The sale comes as Egypt’s capital markets have shown signs of renewed activity following a period of muted equity capital markets (ECM) transactions.

    Profit, Pivot, and Panic: Swvl Faces Nasdaq Delisting Threat Despite $1.3m Turnaround

    Mobility technology company reports first annual profit since going public, but auditors raise going concern doubt and Nasdaq listing remains under threat

    A New Expansion Map: African Startups Redraw Routes Through Accra

    From Nigerian defence contractors to Kenyan logistics software, a new cohort of well-capitalised tech firms is bypassing traditional hubs to set up operational bases in Accra.

    13 Charts From a Decade of African Exits — And the Uncomfortable Takeaway

    A review of hundreds of acquisitions and listings across Africa's startup ecosystem reveals a market bifurcating.