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    Ethiopia’s ‘Endless’ Startup Act: Can New Council Finally Meet Deadlines?

    The logic here is simple: if the numbers go up, the policy is working.

    Egypt Tightens Grip on Fintech Firms Raising Funds through Securitization

    For fintech companies in Egypt already deep into securitization, this new circular means more paperwork — and fast.

    Digital Banks Wanted in Eswatini, Urgent Applications Required

    The CBE’s decision to prioritize digital banks stems from several challenges in the country’s traditional banking sector.

    Will JPMorgan Chase’s African Regional Offices Assist African Startup Banking Needs?

    African startups have also faced varying treatment when banking with global institutions.
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    The Riyadh-Cairo Pipeline: Saudi’s VMS Lands in Egypt to Hunt for Seed+ Scaleups

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    Ziidi Trader: Safaricom Captures Half of Kenya’s First Major IPO in 20 Years

    The Kenyan government’s sale of a 65% stake in KPC raised 106.3 billion Kenyan shillings ($823.1m).

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    African Startup Deal Tracker — Newest Deals

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    The Riyadh-Cairo Pipeline: Saudi’s VMS Lands in Egypt to Hunt for Seed+ Scaleups

    Founders looking to join the first cohort have a narrow window to apply.

    International Investors Pour Into Morocco One Year After $1.9B Fund Launch

    A government-backed investment programme, a reformed foreign exchange framework, and a doubling of institutional deal activity are converging to reshape Morocco's startup landscape.

    How Swvl Ditched the Auditors Who Doubted Its Survival

    While Swvl explicitly noted there were no formal “disagreements” over accounting practices, the transition comes with heavy baggage.