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    Jail and $8M Fine: Senegal’s Appeal Court Seals Wari Founder’s Fate — A Pioneer Before Fintech Unicorn Wave

    The court has upheld conviction for illegal co-founder share dilution fraud, a dramatic downfall for the innovator who laid the groundwork for fintech success stories like Wave.

    Embattled Nigerian Fintech Founder Launches New AI Project Amid US SEC Ordeal

    From Wall Street to AI: Amid legal battles and the collapse of his fintech empire, a Nigerian fintech founder has launched a substantial AI project, marking a dramatic new twist to...

    Bento CEO’s ‘Chaotic’ Run Comes to an End Amidst Tax Allegations and Client Exodus

    This is not the first time Mr. Okubanjo’s leadership has come under scrutiny.

    Payments Behemoth Visa Joins Moniepoint’s Cap Table

    Visa’s investment in Moniepoint follows a period of significant growth for the Nigerian fintech.
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    Equator Raises $55 Million to Bridge the Climate Tech Funding Gap in Africa

    Equator plans to deploy the fund across 15 to 18 startups, writing checks of $750,000 to $1 million for seed-stage companies and up to $2 million for Series A rounds.

    Morocco Presses ‘Start’ on Ambitious Video Game Hub Dream

    The North African kingdom, long reliant on agriculture, tourism, and phosphate exports, is channeling significant investment into nurturing a local gaming ecosystem.

    Global VC Antler Steps In as Startup Accelerators Struggle in Nigeria

    In just a week, over 1,000 founders have applied for Antler Nigeria's first cohort.

    Kenyan Regulator Greenlights Ignite-ENGIE Acquisition Deal, Forging Africa’s Largest DRE Provider

    The newly formed entity, to be known as Ignite Energy Access, is projected to serve over 15 million people across 14 African nations, leveraging a combined operational footprint and a shared ambition to tackle energy poverty.

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    Equator Raises $55 Million to Bridge the Climate Tech Funding Gap in Africa

    Equator plans to deploy the fund across 15 to 18 startups, writing checks of $750,000 to $1 million for seed-stage companies and up to $2 million for Series A rounds.

    Morocco Presses ‘Start’ on Ambitious Video Game Hub Dream

    The North African kingdom, long reliant on agriculture, tourism, and phosphate exports, is channeling significant investment into nurturing a local gaming ecosystem.

    The Gaping Flaws in Africa’s Biggest Crypto Startup Failures

    Booming adoption masks a harsh reality for African crypto startups as funding and trust evaporate.

    Cautious Capital Returns to African Stablecoin Startups After Crypto Market Shakeout

    This renewed investor appetite arrives after a period of significant contraction and retrenchment within the African cryptocurrency startup ecosystem.