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    Taxi Unions, Vested Interests — The Hidden Risks of Scaling Ride-Hailing Apps Too Fast in North Africa

    The challenges faced by Bolt in Tunisia are not isolated incidents in North Africa.

    Tunisian Authorities Suspend Bolt Operations and Seize Millions in Money Laundering Probe

    The public transport system, especially in the capital Tunis, which has a population exceeding two million, has suffered from deterioration over the past decade due to insufficient maintenance and a lack of investment in its renewal.

    The Rumors of MTN MoMo Cross-Border Transactions: Fact, Fiction, and the Future of African Fintech

    If MTN MoMo were granted a license to facilitate direct transfers between Ghana and Nigeria, it could reduce reliance on traditional remittance networks.

    Ethiopia — First: New Licensing Wave Put Local Firms at the Forefront of Market Reforms

    A Dubai-based firm and several Ethiopian companies position for market dominance as the finance and logistics sectors open to foreign competition.
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    One Month, Two Rounds: Nigeria’s Terra Industries Hits $34m as Investors Eye ‘Faster-Than-Expected’ Traction

    “Before Terra, governments and operators across Africa were often forced to rely on foreign defense systems from China, Europe, and elsewhere.”

    Mogo Kenya Raises $6.2m in Syndicated Deal With I&M Bank and Ecobank

    The deal marks a strategic pivot for the asset financier as it swaps foreign exchange volatility for local currency stability.

    Jumia Hits Positive Working Capital: The Most Important Chart in African Tech

    The real story lies in what Jumia has chosen to destroy.

    When a Multilateral Bank Goes Seed-Stage: Afreximbank’s Startup Gamble

    This accelerator is not a standalone experiment; it is the logical progression of a more aggressive investment strategy.

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    One Month, Two Rounds: Nigeria’s Terra Industries Hits $34m as Investors Eye ‘Faster-Than-Expected’ Traction

    “Before Terra, governments and operators across Africa were often forced to rely on foreign defense systems from China, Europe, and elsewhere.”

    Mogo Kenya Raises $6.2m in Syndicated Deal With I&M Bank and Ecobank

    The deal marks a strategic pivot for the asset financier as it swaps foreign exchange volatility for local currency stability.

    African Startup Deal Tracker — Newest Deals

    Here’s a closer look at the notable under-the-radar investment activity we’re tracking this month.

    The Funding Desert: Why Algerian Startups Are Being Pushed Toward the Public Markets

    In a country where traditional funding channels remain limited, Algerian entrepreneurs are testing whether public markets can fuel innovation - but the path forward is far from certain