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Fintech Startups in Africa: Where Investors Are Betting Big in 2026

Fintech Startups in Africa: Where Investors Are Betting Big in 2026

Where are investors placing bets on fintech startups in Africa in 2026? On one hand, you’re still seeing funding headlines, big valuations, and expansion news. On the other hand, founders are quietly saying the same thing behind closed door

Apr 22, 2026·7 min read

Sawtify AI Startup Transforms Arabic Speech Recognition in Tunisia

Sawtify AI Startup Transforms Arabic Speech Recognition in Tunisia

Apr 21, 20261 min read

WafaDigital Launches Morocco’s First Digital-Only Bank

WafaDigital Launches Morocco’s First Digital-Only Bank

Apr 21, 20261 min read

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ShamsPower Wins Oman Solar Desalination Contract for Clean Water

ShamsPower Wins Oman Solar Desalination Contract for Clean Water

Apr 21, 20261 min read

G42 and Microsoft Launch AI Digital Excellence Centre in Abu Dhabi

G42 and Microsoft Launch AI Digital Excellence Centre in Abu Dhabi

Apr 21, 20261 min read

Phoenix Ventures Launches $25M Fund for Lebanon Tech Startups

Phoenix Ventures Launches $25M Fund for Lebanon Tech Startups

Apr 20, 20261 min read

Trendyol Scales Dubai Logistics Hub to Power GCC E-commerce

Trendyol Scales Dubai Logistics Hub to Power GCC E-commerce

Apr 20, 20261 min read

Abjadi Launches AI Tutors in Jordan Schools to Personalize Learning

Abjadi Launches AI Tutors in Jordan Schools to Personalize Learning

Apr 20, 20261 min read

Bahrain Grants Crypto License to GulfCrypto for Institutional Trading

Bahrain Grants Crypto License to GulfCrypto for Institutional Trading

Apr 17, 20261 min read

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Bosta Express Reports 300% Growth as It Redefines E-commerce Delivery in Cairo

Bosta Express Reports 300% Growth as It Redefines E-commerce Delivery in Cairo

Apr 17, 20261 min read

Building Startups Beyond the Usual VC Cities: How Founders Scale Globally from Emerging Markets

Building Startups Beyond the Usual VC Cities: How Founders Scale Globally from Emerging Markets

Apr 17, 20263 min read

ValU BNPL Jordan: How the Leading Egypt Fintech Is Transforming MENA Payments

ValU BNPL Jordan: How the Leading Egypt Fintech Is Transforming MENA Payments

Apr 16, 20261 min read