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Startup World Cup Regional Competition Comes to Abuja, to Drive Africa Innovation

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Applications Now Open for Africa’s Most Ambitious Startups to Compete for Global Recognition and $1 Million Prize

ABUJA, Nigeria, 19 January 2025-/African Media Agency (AMA)/-The 2026 RegTech Africa Conference & Exhibition is set to host the prestigious Startup World Cup Regional Competition in Abuja, marking a major milestone for Africa’s innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem. Applications are now officially open for startups to register and participate in this globally renowned competition.

Organised in partnership with Pegasus Tech Ventures, the Startup World Cup is one of the world’s largest and most prestigious startup pitch competitions, bringing together the most promising innovators from across continents. The Abuja regional competition will identify a top startup, which will advance to the global finals for a chance to compete for $1 million in investment and gain unparalleled international exposure.

A Global Platform for African Innovation
The Startup World Cup Regional Competition at RegTech Africa Conference will provide startups operating across all stages and sectors—including fintech, regtech, payments, AI, cybersecurity, digital identity, e-commerce, healthtech, agritech, and climate tech—with a powerful platform to showcase their solutions before a distinguished audience of investors, regulators, corporate leaders, and global ecosystem partners.

Finalists will be invited to pitch live before a high-level jury comprising venture capitalists, industry leaders, and ecosystem experts, with the winning startup advancing to the global finals for the chance to win the $1 million grand prize.

Why Abuja, Why RegTech Africa Conference
As Africa’s leading platform for regulatory innovation and digital transformation, the RegTech Africa Conference & Exhibition convenes senior policymakers, regulators, financial institutions, technology companies, startups, and development partners from across Africa and beyond. Hosting the Startup World Cup within this setting creates a unique convergence of innovation, policy, capital, and market access, enabling startups to engage decision-makers who shape real-world adoption and scale.

Speaking on the announcement, Cyril Okoroigwe, CEO at RegTech Africa, said:
“Hosting the Startup World Cup Regional Competition in Abuja underscores our commitment to positioning Africa as a global innovation powerhouse. This is more than a pitch competition—it is a gateway for African startups to access global capital, partnerships, and visibility.”

Who Should Apply

  • The competition is open to:
  • Startups of all stages and industries
  • Founders building scalable, technology-driven solutions
  • African startups and international startups with a strong Africa focus

Evaluation Criteria

Judges will be assessing startups based on several factors, including how innovative and impactful the idea is, the strength of the team, and the overall presentation of the pitch. The competition seeks startups that solve real problems, meet market needs, and demonstrate the potential for significant growth. 

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to take your startup to the next level and represent Africa on the global stage!

How to Apply
Applications for the Startup World Cup – Abuja Regional Competition are now open. Interested startups are encouraged to apply early via:
[https://regtechafricaconference.com/startup-worldcup/]

For partnership and sponsorship opportunities, contact: info@regtechafrica.com.

Distributed by African Media Agency on behalf of RegTech Africa.

About Startup World Cup
Startup World Cup is a global startup competition organised by Pegasus Tech Ventures, featuring regional events across more than 70 countries and culminating in a grand finale where regional winners compete for a $1 million investment prize.

About RegTech Africa
RegTech Africa is a leading platform dedicated to advancing regulatory technology across the African continent.

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Entertainment

Ray J Hospitalized With Severe Pneumonia, Heart Pain in Las Vegas: Report

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Ray J is reportedly being treated at a Las Vegas hospital for a severe case of pneumonia.

Ray J, 44, was admitted to the hospital on Tuesday, January 6, with pneumonia and heart pains, TMZ reported on Wednesday, January 7, citing a “source close to the R&B singer.”

According to the outlet, Ray J previously suffered from the illness — which affects the lungs and can be caused by a viral or bacterial infection, according to the Mayo Clinic — in 2021 and “thought he could die.”

Us Weekly has reached out to Ray J’s team for comment. 

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A few weeks prior to his hospitalization, Ray J shared an unusual update via Instagram, revealing that he’s part of a new show called Celebrity Hitchhiker. 

“I’m hitchhiking right now to try to get a place to stay tonight,” he wrote in his December 13 message. “Hopefully I can meet a new family, and it can take me in and teach me about their rules and their goals and life, and then send me on my way to the next destination.”

Ray J had filmed the video in Tampa, Florida, and said that he wanted to make it to Los Angeles in time for Christmas. At the time, he was by himself. 

“I need some food and I need shelter,” he told his followers. “Just a lot of s*** that’s happened. And I just wanna get back home and see my kids. It’s a hitchhiking show, but it’s real though at the same time, and I wanna make it really authentic. I just do it for real on my phone. I mean, I have a camera in there too, but it’s just me.”

Ray J’s Ups and Downs Through the Years: Arrests, Music, Sex Tapes and More

The singer, whose real name is William Ray Norwood, Jr., was arrested on Thanksgiving Day of last year for making threats to his estranged wife, Princess Love. He did an Instagram Live that day, saying that he had “the worst Thanksgiving in the f***ing world.” 

In his Live, he appeared to pull a gun on Love, 41,  and at least one of their children.

“Y’all wanna drive drunk? Y’all wanna drive drunk? Drive drunk. Drive drunk, Princess,” he said, to which Love replied, “Ray, you just pointed a gun— .”

She then called him “a woman abuser.”

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Ray J was released from jail on the day of his arrest, TMZ reported at the time. (Us reached out to his representatives for comment. He has since claimed that he nearly got into a fight with a fellow inmate while behind bars.)

Ray J and Love filmed the early years of their marriage for the VH1 reality series Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood. They tied the knot in 2016 and have filed for divorce multiple times. They share daughter Melody Love, 7, and son Epik Ray, 6. 

Days prior to the incident involving Love, American Express sued Ray J and his company Tronix Network in Los Angeles Superior Court, accusing him of owing a massive credit card debt — $139,849.85, to be exact. He allegedly stopped making payments in May 2025. Ray J has yet to respond to the lawsuit.

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2025 State of RegTech in Sub-Saharan Africa Report Launched, Highlights Surge in Supervisory Technology and Financial Inclusion

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LAGOS, Nigeria, 11 December 2025-/African Media Agency (AMA)/-RegTech Africa today formally announces the publication of the 2024 State of RegTech in Sub-Saharan Africa Report, a comprehensive, data-driven industry report examining the rapid evolution of regulatory innovation across Africa’s financial ecosystem. The report provides strategic insights into the growth of RegTech and SupTech, regulatory innovation, financial inclusion, and the critical role of technology in strengthening consumer protection across emerging and complex markets.

The report positions Sub-Saharan Africa as one of the most dynamic frontiers for regulatory technology, driven by the expansion of FinTech, mobile money, cross-border payments, and real-time digital supervision. It highlights how regulators and financial institutions are increasingly leveraging artificial intelligence, machine-readable regulation, and cloud-based architectures to manage risk while expanding access to formal financial services.


Cyril Okoroigwe, Chief Executive Officer, RegTech Africa, said:

“This report marks a defining moment for Africa’s regulatory and digital finance ecosystem. RegTech is no longer a back-office function, it is now core infrastructure for trust, stability, and inclusive growth. The report captures how African regulators and market participants are moving from reactive compliance to proactive, technology-driven supervision.”

The publication also underscores the growing adoption of Supervisory Technology (SupTech) by central banks and financial authorities, signaling a structural shift towards real-time, data-driven oversight across the continent.


Commenting on the broader implications of the report, Dr. Tunde Ibidapo-Obe, CEO, Regfyl, stated:

“The findings of this report clearly demonstrate that Africa is shaping a uniquely innovative model of digital regulation. The convergence of RegTech and SupTech is enabling safer markets, stronger consumer protection, and scalable financial inclusion that other regions are increasingly studying and learning from.”


The 2024 State of RegTech in Sub-Saharan Africa Report serves as a strategic benchmark for policymakers, regulators, financial institutions, FinTech leaders, investors, and development partners seeking to understand the next phase of digital financial infrastructure in Africa.


Access the full report at: https://regtechafrica.com/state-of-regtech-in-sub-saharan-africa/

For Partnership & Research Collaboration: info@regtechafrica.com

Distributed by African Media Agency on behalf of RegTech Africa.

About RegTech Africa 

RegTech Africa is a leading platform advancing regulatory technology adoption through research, policy engagement, industry convening, and capacity building across emerging markets.

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Entertainment

‘Bachelor’ Alum Shayne Lamas’ Monthly Support From Ex Nik Richie Being Cut

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The Bachelor alum Shayne Lamas’ massive monthly support checks from her ex-husband, Nik Richie, are being drastically reduced, Us Weekly can exclusively report.

On October 3, Richie, 46, filed court documents revealing he reached a deal with Lamas, 40, over support.

Per the 2023 divorce settlement, Richie agreed to pay Lamas $12,500 a month in support. The breakdown was $7,500 per month in spousal support and another $5,000 in child support. (The exes wed on April 18, 2010, and split on April 20, 2021, after 11 years of marriage.

Richie and Lamas agreed to share joint legal and physical custody of their two children: Press, 13, and Lyon, 10.

In the new filing, Richie said he will now pay Lamas $4,200 per month in spousal support but his final payment will be on June 5, 2026.

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Richie, represented by Richard Sullivan from the firm Sullivan Law and Associates, will continue to pay Lamas the $5,000 per month, $2,500 per kid, in child support until they reach 18.

A source close to Shayne told Us that Nik owed a low six-figure sum in back support, and she agreed to wipe it clean, and reduce his monthly support obligations, to help out her children’s father.

In response, Nik told Us, “I hired Richard Sullivan to modify my agreement because I was tired of Shayne Lamas living off me. I have given her millions and I was still on the hook for another five million over her lifetime. Now, I’m excited for her to get a job. And extremely happy with the result, it’s good business.”

Lamas filed for divorce on June 9, 2021, in Orange County Superior Court. Both parties agreed that “irreconcilable differences” have led to the marriage being unsaveable.

In a 2021 income and expense declaration, Lamas said she was not employed and had worked as a stay-at-home mom for the past 10 years. She said she believed Richie earned a six-figure per month salary.

GettyImages-453378098 The Bachelor Star Shayne Lamas Support From Ex Nik Reduced
Shayne Lamas and Nik Richie Jesse Grant/Getty Images for VH1

Lamas listed that she had $5,616 in cash and bank accounts. She said her monthly expenses totaled $28,000. Her monthly bills included $4,800 on rent, $900 on healthcare costs, $2,000 on groceries, $1,300 on eating out, $500 on utilities, $150 for a cell phone, $500 on laundry and cleaning, $3,000 on clothes, $3,500 on entertainment, $1,500 on auto expenses, $500 on savings and investments and $8,940 on other payments. The other payments included five credit card bills and a car loan.

She said she sold a Rolex to pay her legal fees in the divorce. Shayne described enjoying a luxurious lifestyle while married to Richie.

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Richie disputed the numbers presented by Lamas in court. He also scoffed at the claim she sold her Rolex to pay legal bills.

“Unless Shayne has another Rolex that I do not know about, I saw her with the Rolex watch just this last time that we had our children’s exchange point. I do not know what Rolex watch she sold in order to pay her attorney’s fees.”

The exes ended up reaching their settlement in 2023.

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Lamas, whose father is actor Lorenzo Lamas, became a household name herself after appearing on season 12 of The Bachelor.

The season, which aired in 2008, featured a British man named Matt Grant as the star. Grant proposed to a then 22-year-old Lamas but the relationship ended months later.

For his part, OK Magazine reported Richie proposed to his girlfriend and lifestyle creator, Whitney Duden, on October 21 while on a vacation in Santorini.

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Senate Shutdown Breakthrough, SNAP Legal Battle, COP30 Climate Summit Starts

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Senate Democrats break ranks to join Republicans in backing a deal to reopen the government after 41 days, a move that could finally end the longest shutdown in U.S. history. SNAP benefits remain tangled in court battles, as a late ruling orders the Trump administration to fully restore payments while states face threats of federal penalties. And world leaders gather in Brazil for a major climate conference, but the Trump administration says the U.S. won’t be at the table.

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Africa Fintech Summit Accra 2025 welcomes MDP as a sponsor

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ACCRA, Ghana, 26th September 2025/African Media Agency/-The Africa Fintech Summit is pleased to welcome back MDP, a long-time AFTS partner and a leading card issuing and payments technology provider across the Middle East and Africa, as sponsor for the 14th edition of Africa Fintech Summit (AFTS) 2025, to be held at the Accra international Conference Center (AICC) in Accra, Ghana, from October 8 to 10, 2025. 

This sponsorship comes as MDP continues to enhance its capabilities to deliver next-level payment solutions to banks, fintechs, and telcos across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. Already, the 30-year-old payments enabler currently serves over 260 financial institutions across 40 countries and has produced over 340 million cards. However, it’s not resting on its oars as it continues to work hard to deliver innovative, scalable, and secure end-to-end payment (issuing, acquiring and digital) services to its clients with greater agility.

The partnership with the Africa Fintech Summit supports the company’s expansion plans, as it continues to deepen its roots in Africa. For instance, last year saw it open a regional office in Ghana, while extending its payment processing services to Kenya and Libya. This ambitious streak and the company’s extensive impact were among the reasons it made it into the top 20 on Forbes’ list of the Top 50 Fintechs in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

“Our presence in Ghana reflects MDP’s long-term commitment to supporting financial institutions and fintechs across West Africa with proven, reliable payment infrastructure. With decades of experience enabling payments in both mature and emerging markets, we understand what it takes to deliver solutions that work in local contexts. Events like the Africa Fintech Summit allow us to engage directly with banks, fintechs, and regulators who are looking not just for technology, but for a partner they can trust to deliver efficiently and at scale,” said Emmanuel Sarpong-Oduro, Managing Director, MDP Ghana.

“It is with great delight & gratitude that we are welcoming back MDP as a sponsor for our 14th edition of AFTS in Accra this October. MDP has been—and continues to be—an impactful, progressive, and innovative end-to-end payments infrastructure that enables the wide Fintech ecosystem in Africa & beyond, demonstrating the Africanization of Tech in its global growth trajectory,” said Zekarias Amsalu, Co-Founder & MD of AFTS.

Since its first summit in 2018, the Africa Fintech Summit has become the largest annual financial technology gathering on the African continent. #AFTSACCRA25 will bring Keynote Speeches from the Host Country Government, AfCFTA, Fintech thought leaders, a VIP dinner for Speakers and invited guests, excellence in FinTech awards ceremony, workshops, fireside chats, Exhibition Booths, Masterclasses for Startup Founders, Alpha Expo Mini Accelerator & Pitch Competition, and Ecosystem tours around Accra for the international delegates. The event will conclude with happy-hour receptions for delegates and attendees on each date.

Over the past 13 summits, AFTS has supported Over $200M in capital raise efforts for African fintech startups though pitch competitions, groundbreaking launch of partnerships and inward investments to host countries through conference tourism, Public discourse and debate surrounding industry trends, brand building and awareness opportunities across global fintech media, knowledge sharing between banking/fintech operators with regulators, active engagement and inclusion of regulatory authorities in continental fintech conversation, and bring the largest source of truth for announcements of financial technology innovation, and strategic partnerships across the continent and globally.

As in the past years, the event will be hybrid, with live streaming provided for remote attendees via our website as well as via partnering educational facilities across Africa as part of our industry-academia partnership initiative. Limited in-person tickets to the 14th Edition summit are now available on our website, and delegates can secure their tickets with a 25% discount by using code GFA25 at checkout https://africafintechsummit.com/event/afts-accra-2025/.

Distributed by African Media Agency in partnership with Africa Fintech Summit

About Africa Fintech Summit 

AFTS ( https://africafintechsummit.com ) is the premier global initiative dedicated to the African fintech ecosystem. AFTS is traditionally hosted in Washington, D.C., each April during the World Bank/IFC annual meeting week and in a different African city each November. The summit is being held in a hybrid format, in person in the selected Venue and live virtual delegates. So far AFTS has brought its summits to Washington DC(2025), Nairobi, Kenya(2024), Washington DC(2024), Lusaka, Zambia ( 2023), Washington DC & Prosper T4TA Launch(April 2023), Cape Town, South Africa( 2022), Washington DC (2022), Cairo, Egypt (2021), Virtual(2020), Addis Abeba, Ethiopia(2019), Lagos, Nigeria (2018). The African leg of the 2025 Summit is scheduled for Accra, Ghana on 8-10 October 2025.

Supported by an advisory board of thought leaders and fintech pioneers, AFTS is a unique space where innovative ideas are debated, investments mobilised, partnership deals signed, and collaborations formed across sectors and geographies. AFTS is organised in partnership between Washington, D.C. based firms, a strategic advisory group, Dedalus Global, and a Pan-African emerging technologies advisory firm, Ibex Frontier.

About MDP

MDP is the leading payments enabler across Africa & the Middle East. It enables businesses to roll out their financial solutions with end-to-end payment infrastructure offerings from personalized card production to financial transaction processing and digital payment solutions. MDP has been well-positioned in the market for more than 30+ years and is acknowledged for accelerating payment experiences through a tech-driven approach. MDP embraces the global adoption of innovative, scalable, and secure emerging fintech solutions that provide seamless omnichannel customer experiences. MDP is headquartered in Cairo, Egypt, and has an extended footprint in 40+ countries globally.

Media contact:

Africa Fintech Summit

Charles Isidi

Head of Marketing and Communications,

charles@africafintechsummit.com

MDP

Nour Shalaan 

Marketing and Communications Lead

Nour.Shaalan@mdp.global 

 Social Media: #AFTSACCRA25 | @AfriFintech | @GhanaPresidency

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Africa Fintech Summit Accra 2025 welcomes Binance as a platinum sponsor

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ACCRA, Ghana, 25th September 2025/African Media Agency/-The Africa Fintech Summit (AFTS) is pleased to welcome Binance, the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange serving over 280 million users across 180 countries, as a Platinum Sponsor for the 14th edition of the Africa Fintech Summit (AFTS) 2025. The summit will be held at the Accra International Conference Center (AICC) in Accra, Ghana, from 8–10 October 2025.

This sponsorship comes as Binance continues to advance global digital asset compliance and transparency through the Global Travel Rule (GTR) network, a Binance-led alliance promoting international standards. The GTR, developed by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), requires digital asset firms to exchange sender and receiver data for cross-border transactions, mirroring traditional banking practices.

Across Africa, Binance is driving financial inclusion and regulatory engagement. Recently, Binance’s leadership visited Accra, Ghana, meeting fintech stakeholders and regulators to strengthen partnerships and explore solutions for cross-border trade. In Kenya, Binance supports the Virtual Asset Chamber of Commerce (VAC), helping shape discussions on the proposed VASP Bill. Other milestones include expanding peer-to-peer trading, onboarding millions of users, and enabling cross-border payments using traceable and accountable stablecoins.

“Africa is a continent of immense opportunity, and we are committed to supporting its growth through innovation, education, and regulatory collaboration. From expanding trading networks to engaging with policymakers on frameworks like Kenya’s VASP Bill, and our recent visit to Ghana to meet with key policy makers, Binance is focused on helping African businesses and users transact safely, efficiently, and transparently,” said Larry Cooke of Binance Africa.

“We are delighted to welcome Binance as a Platinum Sponsor for the 14th edition of AFTS. The conversations at this year’s summit—from financial inclusion to the future of digital assets to regulatory compliance—are deeply connected to the work Binance is driving across Africa, including the GTR initiative. Having such a global leader in digital assets at the table enriches the dialogue and underscores Africa’s role in shaping the future of blockchain and digital finance,” said Zekarias Amsalu, Co-Founder & MD of AFTS.

Since its first summit in 2018, the Africa Fintech Summit has become the largest annual financial technology gathering on the African continent. #AFTSACCRA2025 will feature keynote speeches from government officials, AfCFTA representatives, and fintech thought leaders; a VIP dinner for speakers and invited guests; the Excellence in FinTech Awards ceremony; workshops; fireside chats; exhibition booths; masterclasses for startup founders; the Alpha Expo Mini Accelerator & Pitch Competition; and ecosystem tours around Accra for international delegates. Each day will conclude with happy-hour receptions for attendees.

Over the past 13 summits, AFTS has supported over $200 million in capital-raising efforts for African fintech startups through pitch competitions, strategic partnerships, conference tourism, brand-building opportunities, and facilitating knowledge exchange between regulators and fintech operators.

As in previous years, the 2025 summit will be hybrid, with live streaming provided for remote attendees via the AFTS website and partner educational institutions. Limited in-person tickets for the 14th edition are now available, with a 25% discount using code BIN25 at checkout: https://africafintechsummit.com/event/afts-accra-2025/.

The #1 crypto exchange worldwide—for a reason. Join Binance today, and meet us at AFTS 2025!

Distributed by African Media Agency in partnership with Africa Fintech Summit

About Africa Fintech Summit 

AFTS is the premier global initiative dedicated to the African fintech ecosystem. Traditionally hosted in Washington, D.C. during the World Bank/IFC annual meeting week and in a different African city each November, AFTS fosters dialogue, investments, partnerships, and collaboration across sectors and geographies. Past summits have been held in Nairobi, Kenya; Lusaka, Zambia; Cape Town, South Africa; Cairo, Egypt; Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Lagos, Nigeria; and virtually in 2020. The 2025 African leg will take place in Accra, Ghana, from 8–10 October.

Supported by an advisory board of thought leaders and fintech pioneers, AFTS provides a platform for innovative ideas, investment mobilization, strategic partnerships, and knowledge-sharing between banking, fintech, and regulatory sectors. The summit is organized in partnership with Dedalus Global (Washington, D.C.) and Ibex Frontier (Pan-African emerging technologies advisory).

About Binance 

Binance is a leading global blockchain ecosystem behind the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and registered users. Binance is trusted by more than 280 million people in 100+ countries for its industry-leading security, transparency, trading engine speed, protections for investors, and unmatched portfolio of digital asset products and offerings from trading and finance to education, research, social good, payments, institutional services, and Web3 features. Binance is devoted to building an inclusive crypto ecosystem to increase the freedom of money and financial access for people around the world with crypto as the fundamental means. 

For more information, visit: https://www.binance.com 

Media contact:

Africa Fintech Summit

Charles Isidi

Head of Marketing and Communications,

charles@africafintechsummit.com

 Social Media: #AFTSACCRA25 | @AfriFintech | @GhanaPresidency

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His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana to Give Presidential Keynote Address at 14th Africa Fintech Summit in Accra

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ACCRA, Ghana, 16 September 2025/African Media Agency/- The Africa Fintech Summit (AFTS) is honored to announce and welcome His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama as Presidential Keynote Speaker for the 14th edition of the summit, taking place at the Accra International Convention Centre (AICC) in Accra from October 8–10, 2025. His Excellency’s presidential keynote address will take place on the 09th of October 2025.

H.E. President John Dramani Mahama was sworn into the President’s Office on the 7th of January 2025. H.E. was also the fourth President of the Fourth Republic of Ghana, having previously occupied the high office of President between January 7, 2013, and January 6, 2017. A strong proponent of intra-African trade, H.E. President Mahama had a decorated pan-African roles including being the former Chairperson of the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) Commission., the former Chairperson of the African Union’s High-Level African Trade Committee, and the first Co-chair of the United Nations Advocacy Group on the Sustainable Development Goals, the current Chair of the TANA Forum, a high-level forum on security in Africa headquartered in Ethiopia. The president also played an instrumental role in laying the foundation for the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), whose secretariat is now based in Ghana.

The Ghanaian government has shown tremendous support for the upcoming summit, including issuing an official endorsement by the Office of the President. “It is with great pleasure that the Government of Ghana formally confirms its endorsement of the 14th Africa Fintech Summit, scheduled to take place in Accra from 8 to 10 October, 2025. As a nation committed to fostering digital innovation and economic growth, we are proud to play host to this pivotal event. We eagerly anticipate a highly productive and impactful Summit that will foster meaningful collaborations, showcase cutting-edge advancements, and drive the future of Fintech across Africa,” a part of the statement issued by Julius Debrah, Chief of Staff, Office of the President, Republic of Ghana, reads.

Speaking about the president’s endorsement and upcoming keynote address at the summit, Zekarias Amsalu, Co-Founder & Managing Director of Africa Fintech Summit, said, “We are honored to welcome His Excellency President Mahama as our Presidential keynote speaker for the 14th Africa Fintech Summit in Accra, Ghana on 09 October 2025. His Excellency’s participation and presidential keynote comes at such a pivotal time where Ghana is transforming its 24 hours digital economy with several presidential initiatives, showcasing Ghana is ready for the digital future and is open to welcome global fintech & investment partners. The keynote address will provide an excellent opportunity for the Fintech ecosystem to align its strategy and growth trajectory right with and find ways to support the digital transformation of Ghana.”

Now in its 14th edition, the Africa Fintech Summit will bring together over 1,500 in-person and 3,000 virtual attendees from 65 countries, including startups, investors, regulators, and innovators. Programming includes:

  • Keynotes, Fire-side Chats, Masterclasses, Workshops, Panels, Closed Door Roundtables, Bilateral Meetings
  • Alpha Expo Micro Accelerator & Pitch Competition for Early-Stage Startups
  • Networking Receptions, Excellence in Fintech Award Ceremony, Happy Hour, VIP Dinners & Ecosystem Tours in & around Accra
  • Curated Conference Tourism Travel

Since its launch in 2018, AFTS has helped facilitate over $300 million in funding for African early stage fintech startups and contributes an estimated $3 million per event in conference tourism impact to host economies every year. 

Register Now

Tickets for in-person and virtual participation are available at: https://africafintechsummit.com/event/afts-accra-2025

Confirmed Sponsors of the summit so far include VISA, Binance, Chevron, Analytix Engine, ShrinQ Ghana, Africa Finance Corporation, Conduit, MDP, Flutterwave, SecondSTAX, KC Compliance, Mukuru, Paystack, FIDO, Fincra, and counting.

Confirmed Strategic, Knowledge & Media Partners include Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ghana’s Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Ghana Investment Promotion Centre, SME Finance Forum, Managed by the IFC (International Finance Corporation), Institutional Investor Network, African Media Agency (AMA), Blacvolta, Corporate Council on Africa, Briter, Halcyon, Ghana Fintech and Payments Association, Ghana FinTech Awards, Afropolitan Cities & F3 Global Advisory Group. 

Confirmed Exhibitors include HIZO, Yellowcard, Clapay SAS, Magmasend, Koinkoin, and counting.

Distributed by African Media Agency in partnership with Africa Fintech Summit

About Africa Fintech Summit 

AFTS (https://africafintechsummit.com) is the premier global initiative dedicated to the African fintech ecosystem. AFTS is traditionally hosted in Washington, D.C., each April during the World Bank/IFC annual meeting week and in a different African city every October/November. The summit is being held in a hybrid format, in person in the selected Venue and live virtual delegates from around the world. 

So far AFTS has brought its summits to Washington DC (2025), Nairobi, Kenya(2024), Washington DC(2024), Lusaka, Zambia ( 2023), Washington DC & Prosper T4TA Launch(April 2023), Cape Town, South Africa( 2022), Washington DC (2022), Cairo, Egypt (2021), Virtual(2020), Addis Abeba, Ethiopia(2019), Lagos, Nigeria (2018). The 2025 Summit is scheduled for Accra, Ghana on 8-10 October 2025.

2025 Theme – From Africa to The World 

AFTS had a theme of the Africanization of Global Tech in 2023 showcasing how African Fintech startups are expanding globally and resolving global pain points in other markets, followed by a theme of ‘Fintech in Every Industry” in 2024. Recognizing that the globe is now closely intertwined and African fintech startups are expanding in and bringing their ‘battle-tested’ innovation to other continents, the theme for 2025 is From Africa to The World. In this respect, AFTS will highlight African Fintech success stories and innovations within and outside of the continent including global expansion and what this meant for global stakeholders, regulators, policy makers, investors and the African fintech ecosystem.

Media contact:

Africa Fintech Summit

Charles Isidi

Head of Marketing and Communications,

charles@africafintechsummit.com

Press Office : Africa Fintech Summit

Email: press@africafintechsummit.com

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Djamo Finances Secures Its Microfinance License in Côte d’Ivoire

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ABIDJAN, Côte d’Ivoire, 12 September, 2025 /African Media Agency (AMA)/ – Djamo Finances, a subsidiary of the Djamo group and a pioneering digital financial services platform in Francophone Africa, has officially obtained its license as a microfinance institution in Côte d’Ivoire, issued by the Ministry of Finance and Budget.

This regulatory recognition provides Djamo’s clients with an additional guarantee. The company’s governance has also been strengthened to better support and serve the financial needs of its growing customer base.

“Obtaining this license is a key milestone in our mission. It gives us the tools to reinforce customer trust and to become their primary financial partner in managing their daily finances, with regulated and guaranteed services designed to meet local economic realities. Thanks to our digital model, these microfinance services will now be within reach, anywhere, at any time, directly from a smartphone,” said Elfried Didehia, CEO of Djamo Finances.

With this license, Djamo will offer its clients new solutions such as access to credit, interest-bearing savings, and current accounts without limits. These new offerings build on an already strong suite of services that includes salary reception, payments and transfers, budget management, secure savings vaults, and investment. Djamo aims to become the primary financial partner for its clients, providing them with the full range of services they need to manage their finances. For users, this evolution means more simplicity, more security, and more opportunities.

In recent years, Côte d’Ivoire has recorded significant progress in financial inclusion: according to the World Bank, the rate has risen from 41% in 2017 to 58% in 2024. While more people now have access to bank accounts, access to credit and savings remains limited. Djamo’s license is part of this dynamic, enabling millions of people to access credit and savings services, paving the way for more comprehensive and sustainable financial inclusion.

Beyond Côte d’Ivoire, this license reflects Djamo’s Pan-African strategy to build a solid digital financial institution capable of supporting millions of people in their financial journey. Also present in Senegal, where it operates with its digital payment and transfer services, Djamo serves today more than one million users with a seamless, innovative, and 100% digital experience. Building on this milestone, the company reaffirms its vision of creating an accessible, user-centered financial institution

Distributed by African Media Agency on behalf of Djamo.

About Djamo

Djamo is a Pan-African digital financial services platform designed to make financial services simple, accessible, and useful to millions of people excluded from the traditional banking system, particularly in Francophone Africa, where fewer than 25% of adults hold a bank account.

Founded in 2019 in Côte d’Ivoire by Hassan Bourgi and Regis Bamba, Djamo provides, through a single interface, a range of solutions including Visa cards, instant transfers, bill payments, budgeting tools, secure savings vaults, and investments.

Driven by rapid growth, Djamo continues its regional expansion and its ambition to become the financial partner of choice in Francophone Africa.

Learn more: www.djamo.com

Press contact: press@djamo.io

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Africa Fintech Summit Accra 2025 Announces Strategic Partnership with the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations of the Republic of Ghana

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ACCRA, Ghana, 11 September 2025/African Media Agency/- Africa Fintech Summit (AFTS) is pleased to welcome the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations (MOC) as a Strategic Partner for the 14th edition of the summit, taking place at the Accra International Convention Centre (AICC) in Accra from October 8–10, 2025. This announcement follows some of the bold moves by MOCDTI, including the 1Million Coders, as Ghana is charting a bold and inclusive path toward a digitally empowered future.

As part of the partnership, AFTS will allocate 50% of the Alpha Expo Mini Accelerator & Pitch Competition slots to Ghanaian startups and will closely collaborate with MOCDTI in impacting the Ghanaian digital economy with curated workshops, collaborations and investments towards selected startups to participate in the pitch competition. Additionally, MOCDTI will be joining the plenary panel entitled “Focus on Ghana’s Digital Economy – The Inside Edge” and will outline how Ghana’s ICT policy, regulatory framework and the opportunity for global investors to participate.

“The future is global and Ghana is ready to lead, and we will outline how we position Ghana as Africa’s Digital Trade Hub at the Africa Fintech Summit in Accra in October,” said Hon. Samuel Nartey George (MP), Minister for MOC. “In addition to key government initiatives shaping a knowledge-driven economy, including the One Million Coders Programme, Ghana Tech Lab and investments in STEM education, the upcoming presentation of the Innovations and Start-up Bill and other multi-layered policy space and regulatory reforms are catered to ensure that Ghana’s undisputed position as the digital hub for Africa and a 24 hour digital economy which will provide actionable data for global techprenours to note of the massive opportunities and join our drive.”

Zekarias Amsalu, Co-Founder of AFTS and Managing Director of Ibex Frontier, added: “We are very grateful for bringing our flagship Africa Fintech Summit to Accra as well as welcoming MOCDTI as our strategic partner. We look forward to showcasing Ghana as a digital economy investment destination, and in line with our theme of From Africa to the World, showcase Ghanian innovators and problem solvers to our global investing community via our Alpha Expo Mini Accelerator & Pitch Competition Program. Additionally, we look forward to creating live streaming capabilities across universities and colleges in Ghana so students across the country join the summit live wherever they are to cross-pollinate thought leadership and innovative ideas widely.”

In its 14th edition, #AFTSACCRA25 will bring together over 1,500 in-person and 3,000 virtual attendees from 65 countries, including startups, investors, regulators, and innovators. Programming includes:

  • Keynotes, Masterclasses, Workshops,
  • Closed Door Roundtables, Bilateral Meetings
  • Alpha Expo Mini Accelerator & Pitch Competition for Early-Stage Startups
  • Networking Receptions, Excellence in Fintech Award Ceremony, Happy Hour, VIP Dinners & Ecosystem Tours in & around Accra
  • Curated Conference Tourism Travel

Since its launch in 2018, AFTS has helped facilitate over $300 million in funding for African early-stage fintech startups and contributes an estimated $3 million per event in conference tourism impact to host economies every year.

Confirmed Sponsors of the summit so far include VISA, Chevron, Analytix Engine, ShrinQ Ghana, Africa Finance Corporation, Conduit, MDP, Flutterwave, SecondSTAX, KC Compliance, Mukuru, Paystack, FIDO, Fincra, and counting.

Confirmed Strategic, Knowledge & Media Partners include Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ghana’s Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Ghana Investment Promotion Centre, SME Finance Forum, Managed by the IFC (International Finance Corporation), Institutional Investor Network, African Media Agency (AMA), Blacvolta, Corporate Council on Africa, Briter, Halcyon, Ghana Fintech and Payments Association, Ghana FinTech Awards, Afropolitan Cities & F3 Global Advisory Group.

Confirmed Exhibitors include HIZO, Yellowcard, Clapay SAS, Magmasend, Koinkoin, and counting.

Register Now

Tickets for in-person and virtual participation are available at: https://africafintechsummit.com/event/afts-accra-2025

Distributed by African Media Agency in partnership with Africa Fintech Summit.

About Africa Fintech Summit 

AFTS ( https://africafintechsummit.com ) is the premier global initiative dedicated to the African fintech ecosystem. AFTS is traditionally hosted in Washington, D.C., each April during the World Bank/IFC annual meeting week and in a different African city every October/November. The summit is being held in a hybrid format, in person in the selected Venue and live virtual delegates from around the world. 

So far AFTS has brought its summits to Washington DC (2025), Nairobi, Kenya(2024), Washington DC(2024), Lusaka, Zambia ( 2023), Washington DC & Prosper T4TA Launch(April 2023), Cape Town, South Africa( 2022), Washington DC (2022), Cairo, Egypt (2021), Virtual(2020), Addis Abeba, Ethiopia(2019), Lagos, Nigeria (2018). The 2025 Summit is scheduled for Accra, Ghana on 8-10 October 2025.

Media contact:

Charles Isidi

Head of Marketing and Communications,

Africa Fintech Summit. 

charles@africafintechsummit.com

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