Exploration of Scotland's first minister resignation, the search for a new leader, and its effects on Scottish politics and the upcoming UK general election, alongside updates on WeWork's bankruptcy exit and Africa's tech startup investments.
Humza Yousaf is resigning as Scotland’s first minister, and WeWork’s senior creditors are poised to take control of the reorganised co-working space provider. Plus, an Africa-focused venture capital firm has steered one of the region’s biggest fundraising efforts of the past five months.
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