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📰 News12 March 2026·2 min read·

IFF 2026 Kigali: Africa's financial future shifting beyond traditional banks

Source: techcabal

Day 2 of the Innovation Finance Forum (IFF) 2026 in Kigali highlighted a growing consensus that Africa's next phase of financial transformation will be led by non-bank players. Speakers and announcements pointed to fintechs, mobile money operators, and digital platforms as the primary drivers of financial inclusion. The forum underscored a structural shift away from legacy banking institutions across the continent.

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