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    In Memoriam: Nelly Chatue-Diop, the Crypto Pioneer Who Bridged Francophone Africa’s Financial Divide

    The founder of Ejara and board member of NFC Bank has died, leaving a void in a region attempting to reconcile traditional banking with Web3 innovation.

     Morocco’s Startup Funding Ceiling Is Structural, Not Cyclical. Egypt Proved Why

    Egypt has quietly built a blueprint for its North African neighbours.

    Ivory Coast’s State-Backed Fund Doubles Down on Fintech With New Green Pay Investment

    The transaction, whose financial terms were not disclosed, is the latest in a growing series of CDC-CI investments into local technology companies 

    Why Egypt Is Plugging Fintechs Directly Into the State Tax Grid

    The system entered a one-month pilot phase on January 1, 2026, and includes a specialized hotline (19659) to troubleshoot technical hurdles during the transition.
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    Five35's portfolio sits largely outside fintech, the sector with the weakest gender balance among Africa's largest technology verticals.

    Inside dLocal’s $23.7M AZA Finance Deal: $22.8M of Customers, IP and Goodwill

    The Nasdaq-listed payments group settled its restructured Africa transaction without paying cash.

    Post-Office Relief: US Kills BOI Rules in Stealth Win for Foreign Tech

    By dismantling beneficial ownership registers, Washington inadvertently protected foreign tech entrepreneurs from fines and privacy leaks.

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    Ex-SpaceX Exec Who Took Starlink Live in 20+ African Countries Moves to Defence Startup Terra

    At Starlink, he was associated with a market-entry strategy that often relied on direct engagement with heads of state to accelerate regulatory approvals.

    Five35 Widens Female-Focused Bets as African Funding for Female Founders Dries Up

    Five35's portfolio sits largely outside fintech, the sector with the weakest gender balance among Africa's largest technology verticals.

    HR Startup Jem Raises $8.4M Series A to Expand WhatsApp-Based Workforce Platform

    The investment reflects growing interest in African workforce technology aimed at deskless employees.

    From Matchmaker to Fund Manager: Why Exits MENA Is Buying Its Way Into Direct Investment

    The Cairo-based advisory platform is taking control of a bank-backed private equity vehicle, a move that blurs the line between deal broker and principal investor.