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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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    While the global venture capital market remains selective, the appetite for African fintechs solving the "data gap" is showing resilience.

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    Bosta is successfully executing the first half of the “Scale-at-All-Costs”

    Beyond the Handshake: How AI Is Forcing Universities to Rewrite Their Contract with Students

    With 39% of core skills expected to shift by 2030, universities are ditching the lecture hall for project-based 'technical hybrids' and AI-integrated curricula.

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    African Startup Deal Tracker — Newest Deals

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

    Fido Ghana Secures $5.5M Debt to Sharpen AI Credit Scoring for Africa’s ‘Invisible’ Borrowers

    While the global venture capital market remains selective, the appetite for African fintechs solving the "data gap" is showing resilience.

    France’s Hummingbirds Raises $59M to Scale Carbon Credit Sales in Kenya and Across Africa

    Most carbon finance enters the market once a project is already operational. Hummingbirds is moving further upstream to address the supply-side bottleneck.

    The Diaspora Founder Formula Behind Côte d’Ivoire’s Most Prolific Venture Studio

    Mstudio now accounts for 68% of all disclosed pre-seed and seed rounds in the country.