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    Ethiopia Bans Birr-Based Crypto Trading as Forex Pressures Mount

    Any form of Birr-denominated P2P trading or exchange involving cryptocurrencies, the notice added, “is also prohibited.”

    Egypt’s First ‘Startup Label’ Goes to Digital Lender Flend

    Flend, a digital lender for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), has become the first Egyptian company to be officially granted "Startup Label" certification.

    Temu’s 13m-User Milestone in Nigeria Triggers a ‘Data Sovereignty’ Showdown

    The regulatory net around Chinese ultra-fast fashion platforms is tightening across Africa.
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