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Reforms give Ethiopia's startup scene a fighting chance

Over the past couple of years, the government has set up a fund for innovation, approved a policy on Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI), created the Digital Ethiopia 2025 plan, and started preparing a Startup Act.

Mohbad, iPhone 15 and General Elections emerge as Nigeria's 2023 top Google search queries

Mohbad, Moyo Lawal, Peter Obi, iPhone 15, and Nigerian Elections 2023 were among the top trending searches by Nigerians in 2023 across different categories.

A top-tier South African telco is handing over control of its assets

Cell C has had sustainability challenges since entering the market in 2001, and struggled to match investments by its closest rivals.

Starlink's early arrival in Ghana stirs controversy

Starlink operations in Ghana have been declared illegal by the National Communications Authority, Ghana's telco regulator.

Flutterwave obtains licences to facilitate remittances to and from 29 US States

Flutterwave has acquired money transmission licences enabling it to provide remittance in 29 states in the United States.

WIC Capital gets $1M to provide funding for female-led SMEs in Francophone Africa

WIC Capital has secured a $1 million loan from FSDAi Nyala Facility to invest in female-led businesses in Francophone Africa.

Nigerian fintech, Bujeti secures $2 million seed round, led by YC

Nigerian fintech startup, Bujeti has secured a $2 million seed in a round led by Y Combinator