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    Are Nigerian Regulators Biting Off More Than They Can Chew With Foreign Tech Giants?

    Critics argue that the government’s actions reveal more about its lack of institutional confidence than its resolve to protect consumers.

    Diaspora Dollars at the Click of a Button: Inside Egypt’s Latest Remittance Overhaul

    Egypt’s economy has long depended on its diaspora, which has ballooned to 14 million individuals — up from 2.7 million a decade ago.

    Not Yet: Tunisian Parliament Rejects Reforms to Foreign Currency Account Rules

    The proposed measure was an ambitious attempt to alleviate long-standing frustrations over access to foreign currency.

    At What Price? The Real Cost of Free Legal Aid and Templates for African Startups

    “A poorly drafted SAFE...can unravel an entire deal, especially when the company advances to later funding stages.”
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    The Hidden Costs of MNT-Halan’s Mass-Market Lending Model

    Although disputed claims represent less than 3.5% of lifetime originations, one lawsuit for every 15 active borrowers highlights the legal and administrative costs of enforcing unsecured loans in high-inflation markets.

    In Memoriam: Andrew Milne, the Kuunda Co-Founder Who Took Lending to Mobile Money Networks

    Between 2015 and 2017, he was chief operating officer of mobile money company Zoona.

    Two Exits in Six Years: Dan Kleinbaum’s GTXN Acquired by Luno

    Deal gives the crypto exchange an owned settlement layer across developed–emerging market corridors - but proposed South African rules may restrict the very activity it enables.

    Cairo’s BPO Ecosystem Opens a New Front for Transatlantic Dealmaking

    While greenfield setups remain the main vehicle for corporate expansion in Egypt's tech export sector, cross-border M&A is emerging as an alternative for North American buyers seeking rapid scale.

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    The Hidden Costs of MNT-Halan’s Mass-Market Lending Model

    Although disputed claims represent less than 3.5% of lifetime originations, one lawsuit for every 15 active borrowers highlights the legal and administrative costs of enforcing unsecured loans in high-inflation markets.

    In Memoriam: Andrew Milne, the Kuunda Co-Founder Who Took Lending to Mobile Money Networks

    Between 2015 and 2017, he was chief operating officer of mobile money company Zoona.

    Finnfund Makes First African EV Bet with $11.2m Bisedge Debt Deal

    The transaction follows a $20 million equity investment in Bisedge from pan-African private equity firm Metier in May 2026

    Nigerian E-Mobility Startup MAX Extends Series B3 to $29M with Backing from Nithio

    The company reported in January 2026 that it had reached profitability in Nigeria, its largest and most complex market.