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    US DFC Pours New Funding into Kenyan Startups Following President Ruto’s State Visit

    DFC has allocated $10 million each to Mogo Auto Kenya and BasiGo to further advance e-mobility solutions in Kenya. This aligns with President Ruto’s Africa Green Industrialization Initiative and builds upon DFC’s existing support for sustainable transportation in the country.

    Egypt Approves First-Ever Fintech Startup for SME Financing

    The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) of Egypt has announced the approval of two significant...

    Algerian Freelancers Flock to New Auto-Entrepreneur Card, But for a Different Reason

    The Algerian auto-entrepreneur card recognizes freelancers working in various domains, including consulting, digital services, personal coaching, and cultural activities. By obtaining this card, freelancers can operate within the official economy and gain access to numerous benefits.

    Orca, Founded by Former Stitch Engineers, Lands Pre-Seed Funding to Expand Fraud Prevention Platform

     Orca, a South African startup focused on combating the growing fraud epidemic in emerging...
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    After 14 Years of Bootstrapping, Cybervergent Raises $3M Seed to Scale AI Compliance Platform

    The deal continues a broader trend of Nigerian VCs backing foreign startups or local companies with continental ambitions, as Nigeria’s economy faces mounting macroeconomic challenges.

    From Payments to Credit: Fawry’s Next Act Is Lending

    Egypt's dominant fintech nearly doubled its profits in 2025.

    Western Union and Cassava’s Sasai Target South Africa’s $1bn Outbound Remittance Market

    While the narrative around African remittances often focuses on inflows from Europe and the US, South Africa presents a lucrative inverse opportunity.

    SolarAfrica Buys Out Its Own Backer in $39m Secondary

    The CESA buyout comes as SolarAfrica is simultaneously executing a broader transition in its business model 

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    After 14 Years of Bootstrapping, Cybervergent Raises $3M Seed to Scale AI Compliance Platform

    The deal continues a broader trend of Nigerian VCs backing foreign startups or local companies with continental ambitions, as Nigeria’s economy faces mounting macroeconomic challenges.

    From Payments to Credit: Fawry’s Next Act Is Lending

    Egypt's dominant fintech nearly doubled its profits in 2025.

    FMO Backs Persistent’s Bid to Build Africa’s Climate Tech Pipeline

    The VB Facility will deliver pre- and post-investment support to startups operating in sectors including distributed solar, energy efficiency, electric mobility, agritech and circular economy solutions.

    From iROKOtv to Showmax: Is the ‘Netflix of Africa’ Dream Officially Dead?

    As Showmax begins its shutdown in the wake of a capital-intensive global streaming war, it joins a long list of well-funded, ambitious local platforms...