Uber leaves 2 African markets — and drivers in despair
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Uber leaves 2 African markets — and drivers in despair September 12, 2026 A week ago, Uber unexpectedly announced its departure from the Nigerian market after spending more than a decade building up its presence in Africa's most populous country.
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What happened
Uber leaves 2 African markets — and drivers in despair September 12, 2026 A week ago, Uber unexpectedly announced its departure from the Nigerian market after spending more than a decade building up its presence in Africa's most populous country.
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Common ground
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Follow-up questions
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