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    Uber Exits Côte d’Ivoire as Rival Yango Doubles Down with Car Dealership

    For years, the Ivorian ride-hailing sector has been a tense battleground, pitting digital platforms against traditional taxi operators who criticise a lack of regulation.

    The Gaming App at the Center of Morocco’s GenZ212 Protests

    Over the weekend, major cities including Rabat, Casablanca, and Agadir saw coordinated protests organized by GenZ212.

    SunCulture Taps Bridgin for $15M to Scale Solar Irrigation in Kenya

    The solar irrigation company is partnering with fintech Bridgin to launch a receivables financing facility aimed at unlocking local currency debt for smallholder farmers.

    Mastercard Backs Smile ID in Exclusive African Identity Verification Deal

     Mastercard has entered into a strategic partnership with Smile ID, making the identity verification...
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