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    Time to Meter Kenya’s Internet — or Not?

    To access WhatsApp, Instagram, or LinkedIn, users — both new and existing — would need to verify their age using Kenya’s national ID system.

    AI First, Fintech Later — BCEAO Governors Mum as Millions Lose Account Access

    Over 90% of fintech companies operating in Senegal alone saw their services suspended for not having secured required licenses.

    Telebirr’s Rivals Face a Steep Climb as Ethiopia Hikes Fintech Capital Rules

    Ethiopia’s mobile money market has boomed in the past three years, led by Telebirr — operated by the state-owned Ethio Telecom — which claims over 40 million users.

    Why France Became the Go-To HQ for Africa’s Francophone Founders

    France has quietly become a magnet for startups operating in West and Central Africa’s French-speaking economies.
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    By the time Abuja-based founders start looking for their first serious debt facility, many have already spent months hearing versions of the same answer.

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    Kenya’s EU-Backed Carbon Registry Moves to Stop the Next Koko-Style Monopoly

    Officials argued that Koko’s massive credit issuance would “mop up” too much of Kenya’s national emissions quota, leaving little room for other sectors.

    Cheap, Collateral-Free, and Non-Dilutive: The ‘Unicorn’ Debt African Founders Are Chasing

    By the time Abuja-based founders start looking for their first serious debt facility, many have already spent months hearing versions of the same answer.

    Why the “SaaSapocalypse” Shows Africa Must Own the AI Application Layer

    By Amadou Daffe, CEO and Co-Founder, Gebeya

    African Startup Deal Tracker — Newest Deals

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