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    Uruguayan Fintech Unicorn dLocal to Acquire AZA Finance in Push Into African Payments Market

    AZA Finance, a Nairobi-founded cross-border fintech, now supports over $9bn in transaction volume across 15 million transactions.

    France’s Bpifrance Backs Tunisia’s Kumulus in $3.5M Round to Scale WaterTech Abroad

    Bpifrance’s investment in Kumulus reflects its growing activity in Africa’s startup ecosystem — particularly in Francophone countries.

    West Africa’s Central Bank, BCEAO, Extends Fintech Licensing Deadline Amid Industry Pressure

    Launch Base Africa describes the development as one of the most closely followed issues on its platform in the region during the month of May.

    AfricInvest Ends Multi-Year Bet on Egyptian Fintech MDP

    The company, co-founded and led by Ahmed Nafie, offers an end-to-end digital payment infrastructure solution across Africa and the Middle East.
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    The latest capital injection adds to a steady string of financing for the startup.