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    Russian Ride-hailing App Yango Faces Mounting Resistance in Africa — Togo Now Joins the List

    As international scrutiny of Russian firms intensifies, Yango has sought to distance itself from its origins by shifting its global operational headquarters to Dubai.

    A Directory of Active Investors in African Startups for Q3 2024

    In Q3 2024, African tech startups faced a significant setback, witnessing a roughly 40% decline in funding activity compared to the same period in 2023.

    Health Issues Stall Continued Trial of Binance Exec Tigran Gambaryan in Nigeria

    A representative from the correctional facility admitted Gambaryan was 'very' sick and would not be produced in court.

    Inside Octavia Carbon’s Quest to Lead Africa’s Fight Against Climate Change with $3.9M Seed Round

    The investment’s primary objective is to increase Octavia’s carbon capture capacity from its current level of 50 tonnes annually to 1,500 tonnes per year by 2025.
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    South Africa’s University Technology Fund Leans Into Alumni for New Startup Thesis

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    Moniepoint Rides Wave of Nigerian Fintech Consolidation as Venture Funding Retreats

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