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Village Capital Boosts African Agritech Startups with $1.2M Investment

This funding comes as part of Village Capital’s Reducing Inequalities Investment Facility, backed by FMO’s MASSIF Fund, which has now invested $1.6 million across four startups.

July 24, 2024

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Meta, WhatsApp Hit with Record $220M Fine in Nigeria, Vow to Fight Back

The FCCPC’s investigation, conducted jointly with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), found that Meta and WhatsApp engaged in abusive and invasive practices against Nigerian consumers and data subjects

July 20, 2024

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Launch Africa Investment Series: Solarbox Africa Joins the List

Solarbox, founded in 2022 by Tijan Watt, offers an integrated solution encompassing solar energy generation, locally assembled utility electric vehicles (2–3 wheelers), and comprehensive system management software

July 15, 2024

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Fuzé Investment Series: Togolese Media Startup Makifaa Secures Funding

Founded in in 2023 by Doris DJAGLO and Jean Pignan, Makifaa’s unique approach blends the creative talents of local photographers with cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) to deliver personalized media solutions within an impressive 48-hour timeframe.

July 12, 2024

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The country’s digital export revenues have surged from $2.4 billion in 2022 to $4.8 billion in 2025

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The USAID-Shaped Hole: Nine Months On, African Tech Startup’s Story Has a New Plot

A US aid pullout nine months ago triggered fears of an ecosystem collapse. But while early-stage startups are failing in record numbers, late-stage mega-deals are pushing funding to new highs. What's really going on?

November 10, 2025