Rwanda: Kayko Raises $1.2m to Expand SME Finance Access in Rwanda

Rwandan fintech startup Kayko has raised $1.2 million in seed funding to expand its data-driven platform for small and medium-sized businesses. Read more »

Egypt: Nawah Scientific Bags $23m to Expand Cloud Lab Network

Nawah Scientific, an Egypt-based deeptech company, has raised $23 million in a Series A round made up of equity and debt, as it marks ten years since it was founded. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Stock Exchange Opens Multicurrency Trading Segment

The Rwanda Stock Exchange has launched a Multicurrency Denominated Securities Market Segment, allowing securities to be issued and traded in multiple currencies for the first time… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Stock Exchange to Launch Green Finance Window

The Rwanda Stock Exchange (RSE) is preparing to launch its dedicated "Green Exchange Window" (GEW), a platform for green, social, and sustainability-linked financial products. The… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Receives First Migrants Deported From U.S. Under Trump Deal

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Central Africa: Rwanda Reaches 38 Percent Internet Penetration but Faces Cost Hurdles

Rwanda's internet penetration has reached 38% of its population as of mid-2025, matching the continental average for the first time The milestone reflects ongoing efforts under the… Read more »