Digital transformation is a top priority for Sierra Leone's authorities. The country received a $50 million World Bank grant for this purpose in January 2023. Sierra Leone has launched several ...

This bond issuance strengthens the bank's ability to act, enabling it to expand its impact in low-income African countries, while maintaining a cautious risk profile. The Arab Bank for Economic ...

Gabon is strategically located in Central Africa, making it a potential digital gateway for West and Central Africa. With the Medusa cable, the country can serve as a connectivity hub for landlocked ...

Eyes are on French authorities to see how they handle this complaint. In two of the five cases, one was dismissed, and the other led to a settlement. The plaintiffs want what they consider stolen ...

The Ivorian government continues to maintain investor confidence. Just days ago, it completed a bond exchange worth $746.7 million on the WAEMU market. Côte d’Ivoire has raised CFA147.7 billion (about ...

After exporting 16,000 tonnes in 2021, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) saw its zinc exports slump in the following two years. However, the tides turned last year. Drastically so. Zinc exports ...

Yemen’s Houthi rebels said they would start attacking Israeli ships in the Red Sea again. They vowed to continue until Gaza’s border crossings reopen and humanitarian aid is allowed in. This could ...

The Malagasy government has announced plans to connect more than 1,600 villages to telecommunications services in partnership with Chinese tech giant Huawei. This initiative is aimed at speeding up ...

Armed drones are now active in nearly 20 African countries. They're reshaping how wars are fought—bringing a new level of reach and precision—but also leaving a trail of deadly mistakes that have hit ...

The World Happiness Report covers 147 countries worldwide, including 40 in Africa. Mauritius has reclaimed its position as the happiest country on the continent, while Sierra Leone ranks as the least ...

BOAD has significantly increased its commitment to Benin, 'In just four years, BOAD has invested the equivalent of 30% of all the funding it has provided to Benin over its 52-year history, marking a ...

Ivorian Minister of Digital Transition Kalil Konaté met with a delegation from the French Development Agency (AFD) on March 17 to discuss future collaboration on the country’s growing digital ...