1. Ethiopia’s National Project “GERD” Completed On September 9, 2025, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed held an inauguration ceremony of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). The project was initiated by the state-owned Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP) in 2011, with Italy’s construction giant Webuild …
Africa’s startup ecosystem often remains opaque to outside observers. The DFP Africa Startup Brief delivers curated updates on their fundraising, M&A activity, and other key developments—based on firsthand information gathered on the ground by DFP staff based in Africa—accompanied by expert commentary and analysis…
1. Introduction On July 28, 2025, the Government of Tanzania issued Government Notice No. 487A, prohibiting the issuance and renewal of business licenses for foreigners in 15 industries (see the list below). Foreigners who violate the directive may face a fine of up to 10 million Tanzanian shillings (approximat…
Africa’s startup ecosystem often remains opaque to outside observers. The DFP Africa Startup Brief delivers curated updates on their fundraising, M&A activity, and other key developments—based on firsthand information gathered on the ground by DFP staff based in Africa—accompanied by expert commentary and analysis…
Africa’s startup ecosystem often remains opaque to outside observers. The DFP Africa Startup Brief delivers curated updates on their fundraising, M&A activity, and other key developments—based on firsthand information gathered on the ground by DFP staff based in Africa—accompanied by expert commentary and analysis…
