African startups see funding drop 12% in first ten months
African startups raised $2.4 billion in 2026’s first ten months—a 12% drop from 2025’s $2.7 billion, signaling challenges in the continent’s startup ecosystem.
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Nigeria to Modernize Fire Service Act After 63 Years
Nigeria modernizes its 63-year-old Fire Service Act to strengthen emergency response and tackle emerging safety challenges.
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Farage-linked bitcoin firm drops cash in £12m deal revision
A Farage-linked bitcoin firm revises a £12m deal, removing cash payments in the acquisition of Direct Bullion.
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Obsero secures €1m to track AI brand mentions
Obsero raises €1m to monitor AI brand mentions, focusing on sectors like lending and trading where comparisons are crucial.
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Machenta raises £30M to teach robots instant learning
Machenta raises £30M to teach robots instant learning, a UK startup developing foundation models for robotics.
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Concretene raises £4.5m to scale Manchester graphene tech
Concretene raises £4.5m to scale Manchester graphene technology using wastewater biogas from United Utilities. The University of Manchester spinout targets carb
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Girl shatters Rubik’s Cube record twice
Lian Yunzhi shatters women's Rubik's Cube record twice with astonishing 4.27 seconds average time.
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Africa’s GreenAlpha Framework Aims to Bridge Global Investment Gap
Africa's GreenAlpha Framework bridges the global $300 trillion investment gap with stable, diversified real assets for long-term growth and returns.
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Bangladesh-China Trade Hits $12.8 billion in H1 2026
Bangladesh-China trade hits $12.8 billion in H1 2026, an all-time high, while China stays Bangladesh’s top trading partner for a 16-year stretch.
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IMF criticizes Bangladesh revenue reform plan
IMF criticizes Bangladesh revenue reform plan, citing flaws in proposed reforms, which are tied to the next credit program.
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