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Orange and Mastercard Partner to Boost Digital Payments Across Africa

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  • Collaboration to provide millions of Orange Money users with Mastercard-linked debit cards for seamless transactions
  • Pilot program launching in seven African nations aims to expand digital financial access across the region

Yaoundé, Cameroon – French telecom giant Orange and global payment leader Mastercard have signed a strategic partnership to strengthen digital payments across Africa. Announced on Tuesday, the deal will allow millions of Orange Money users to access Mastercard’s global payment network, one of the most notable collaborations in the Sub-Saharan African financial landscape.

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