Uber is leaving Nigeria and Uganda, ending its ride-hailing services in the two African markets with immediate effect.
A client orders an autonomous car on his mobile phone in London, Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026 as Uber officially launches the first hailable autonomous cabs in London
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Uber’s departure from Nigeria and Uganda signals the end of Silicon Valley’s unhedged expansion across Africa.
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