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    Startup Act: Inside the New Startup Labelling System in Benin Republic

    Startups seeking the startup label must submit their applications online to the Technical Labelling Committee.

    Nigeria’s Central Bank Delays Binance Executive’s Trial

    Gambaryan, a U.S. citizen and former IRS Special Agent, has been detained in Nigeria for over six months on charges of tax evasion and money laundering, despite having no decision-making authority at Binance.

    $455M Disgorgement: US Court Slams Nigerian Fintech Founder in Securities Fraud Ruling

    The defendants failed to respond to the complaint, leading to the Clerk of Court entering a default judgment on June 18, 2024.

    Kredete Secures $2.25M to Empower African Immigrants with Credit Building and Low-Cost Transfers

    Looking ahead, Kredete plans to scale its money transfer services to all African countries, expanding beyond the 20 currently available.
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    The Hidden Machinery Behind Egypt’s Quiet Adtech Exit Boom

    Global buyers are snapping up Cairo-based marketing startups, capitalising on years of rigorous local consolidation.

    78% Below Cost: The Unforgiving Math Behind Digital Health Startup Vezeeta’s Pivot to Bricks and Mortar

    The deal is the most tangible sign yet that Egypt’s best known digital health platform is pivoting towards a hybrid model at a time when the purely online playbook is struggling

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