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    Local Startups Brace for Fallout as Algeria Blocks Banking Transactions with France in Diplomatic Row

    For Algerian startups, the diplomatic clash with France could not have come at a more critical time.

    End of Unchecked Fundraising? Nigeria’s SEC Clamps Down on Fintechs’ Freewheeling Commercial Paper Issuance

    Essentially, fintechs are being nudged back to traditional financial institutions, albeit in a supportive role rather than a direct lending one.

    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.
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    The launch marks a significant shift for the Tunis-headquartered firm.

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    The timing of Nice Deer’s scale-up coincides with a massive regulatory overhaul in Egypt.

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    Japanese Solar Giant WASSHA Acquires Kenyan Mobility Startup Zaribee

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    Island Life, Electric Vibes: The 2035 Deadline Sparking an EV Hardware Scramble in Mauritius

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    “Frictionless” No More: Nigeria’s Tax Reforms Turn Delaware Flips into Million-Dollar Liabilities

    Under Nigeria’s sweeping Tax Reform Acts, what was once a simple paperwork exercise has become a high-stakes tax event that can trigger massive liabilities before a single dollar of new investment reaches the bank.