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ACCRA, Ghana – January 16, 2026: West African economies are rapidly advancing their digital financial infrastructure as a cornerstone for broader economic inclusion and modernization. Across the region, especially in Ghana and Nigeria, authorities are enacting forward-looking policies and partnerships to digitize banking services, strengthen payment systems, and extend financial access to underserved populations. These moves – backed by new regulations, collaborations with t

Kenya is cashing in its crown jewel. In the biggest privatisation move in nearly 20 years, the government has agreed to sell a 15% stake in Safaricom – East Africa’s most valuable company – to Vodacom/Vodafone for roughly $1.6 billion , cutting the state’s holding from 35% to 20% and handing majority control to the South African group. The deal is priced at KES 34 per share , a hefty premium to recent market levels, and includes an upfront payment of about KES 40.2 billion

MTN Uganda has just confirmed plans to spin off its fintech and mobile money division into a standalone company , with the goal of...

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